What is it about gardeners?What is about gardeners that they’ll wait for years for the perfect bloom on a special plant, and never question the time, attention, and space they give that plant for all …
Sibling Rivalry in the Garden
Sibling rivalry in the garden isn't what it used to be.For example, for sweet corn, I always just assumed that my youngest sister and I were competing to grow the sweetest, earliest sweet corn of the …
When A Gardener Goes to the Movies
When a gardener goes to the movies, she likes to watch...GreenfingersIt's about bad guys who turn into good gardeners.Saving GraceThis one includes that classic line... "It's a plant, I'm a gardener", …
Bare-handed Thistle Pulling Explained
Come admire the sunflowers (Helianthus annuus 'Monet's Palette') and I'll explain how to pull thistle weeds with your bare hands.On a previous post about the lessons we can learn from our weeds, I …
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Whimsy in the Garden
If you go out very early in the morning, before the dew has dried on the grass, you might find a bit of fairy lace, left behind by a garden fairy hurrying off at the first light of dawn to hide …
A Lot Of Gardening Involves Waiting
How long are you willing to wait for a plant to reach peak performance in your garden?We’ve all heard the saying about perennials. The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and finally …
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