My Garden
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Seeds to plants — let’s start at the beginning
After a career in retail, I get it: Stores can rush the seasons. I agree that it can feel wrong.
This week, Valentine’s Day and...
A Tropical State of Mind
As the holidays wind down and we enter into a new year, many folks look forward to heading south for the winter. This winter’s...
No light? No problem! Pick plants that seek the shade
No windows? No problem! Not every plant needs a corner window and hours of natural sunlight to grow. There is a long list of...
A Remembrance of an Old Friend and His Lovely Garden
In a small courtyard with a white, wrought-iron settee, an intimate group of family and friends gathered to say goodbye. Through thoughtful prayers, tears,...
High school is like a garden
Last night, I attended my high school reunion. It was not the festive party with hugs and handshakes for which we had all hoped....
Following the Flagstone Path
It’s that first glimpse, that moment when you open the garden gate in anticipation of the colors and shapes that will greet you. That...