I had a few friends and family members ask me to help them plan out their raised beds and figure out what plants to put where. I got out some graph paper and went for it. And LOVED it. I used a colored pencil to sketch out the plants, a[...]
I had a few friends and family members ask me to help them plan out their raised beds and figure out what plants to put where. I got out some graph paper and went for it. And LOVED it. I used a colored pencil to sketch out the plants, a[...]
I’m not sure there’s been a bigger surge in Americans interested in gardening since World War II when victory gardens were being promoted and put in. Seasons of uncertainty inspire us all to become more self-sufficient, and we’re bette[...]
I wrote an entire article about “helicopter gardening” as I fondly call it, during a time when I was frustrated about my versus my husband’s parenting style. It turned into a totally humorous satire piece about society at large placing jud[...]
Just a few weeks ago my son took the most epic three-hour nap. I happened to be primed and ready for the opening - I. HAD. SPRING. SEEDLINGS!!! It was Garden God magic. After making all the plans, and mapping things out in my garden journal,[...]
He was running by my house and asked if I wanted to join in on the jog. I did. I threw on some shorts and tennies and ran outside. Joe was smiling big, like he still does, and we jogged for maybe five minutes until the conversation took over[...]
You step outside and start to notice the sun peeking through, the sweet smell of trees blossoming is just barely in the air, and a warm breeze replaces the chill. Spring is brewing. With that comes a fresh season to get your hands dirty in the g[...]
This is one of my favorite things about gardening, because it’s kind of like shopping and party planning mixed together, but way WAY cheaper. If you feel a bit overwhelmed by the “what to plant” question, I use a three part approach to pla[...]
"So, these are from your garden?" he asked, showing the proper amount of curiosity, knowing how excited I was to share my new pickles. "Yep! I picked that cucumber two days ago and put him straight into the jar. From the vine to the bri[...]