Dear Esteemed and Potential Members of the Society for the Preservation and Propagation of Old-Time Gardening Wisdom, Lore, and Superstition (SPPOTGWLS or “the Society”),I, your self-appointed society …
Gardener Seeking Perfect Mulch
Experienced gardener seeks the right mulch for a long-term relationship. Loves mulches that are environmentally responsible, willing to stay put, and do their part in suppressing weeds, retaining …
Bloomin’ Crabapples!
Crabapples blooming in the fall?I would not have believed it, had I not noticed two crabapple trees, in two different locations, blooming this past week.Some spring flowering trees and shrubs will …
SLOPpy Planting Warning
The following is a public service blog posting to warn gardeners about the travesty of planting spring flowering bulbs in straight lines.To put it bluntly, gardeners don’t let other gardeners plant …
Someone’s Garden Feels Neglected…
A Guest Post from the Garden FairiesWhere’s Carol? It’s been weeks, it seems, since she’s spent any real time out here in the garden.I know! I hear she came out a few days ago, gave the compost …
The Rewards of a Garden
I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance that I should have been by any epaulet …
