It’s a rare event, as rare as a blue moon, when Dr. Hortfreud, Hortense Hoelove, the garden fairies and I all meet at the same time. I sort of forced the meeting, knowing it would be a risky …
Winter Solstice: Our Thoughts Turn To Gardening
I found this rare nest on my front porch and I'm watching it to see what or who hatches. Could it be the nest of a partridge or a turtle dove? Maybe it is French hens or calling birds? Oh, wait, it …
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Thankful for GARDENING
When I asked a friend what she might like to read about in my weekly newspaper column the week of Thanksgiving, she said, anything but one of those “Thanksgiving Thankful” write ups.So I didn’t write …
I’m Thinking About Gardening
Thanksgiving, just one week from today, is sort of a mental cut off day for me when it comes to garden clean up.By the time I arrive at my sister’s house for dinner that day, I like to have all the …
The Society Meets: A Funny Hoe Story
Greetings to all members of the Society for the Preservation and Propagation of Old-Time Gardening Wisdom, Lore, and Superstition (SPPOTGWLS or “the Society”, or the newly designated Garden Club for …
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Tomorrow Being Friday the 13th…
As noted in the bylaws of The Society for the Preservation and Propagation of Old-Time Gardening Wisdom, Lore, and Superstition (SPPOTGWLS or “the Society”), which were written and adopted by me, the …
