There comes a time in the spring when a gardener asks herself, "Should I or shouldn't I plant these annuals and other tender plants outside now?" In other words, have we had our last frost? …
Making a Garden, and Writing About It
I've been thinking these past few days about citizens' diaries and especially those written before and during World War II. I was reminded about them after reading Of Mantelpieces and Pansies, an …
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Sometimes you just do stuff…
Sometimes you just do stuff because you find this cool website where you can upload photos and make interesting pictures like this one of me on an imaginary book cover. Maybe one day I'll write that …
Everything I Know, I Learned From Gardening: Roots
If you force hyacinth bulbs in vases, you'll notice that before the shoot sprouts, the roots grow. The roots are the foundation. They help to anchor the bulb in the vase before the top-heavy shoot …
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I like how these flowers fade
I like how these flowers fade. They add a little color as they head off into the sunset of their season. Helleborus niger. The Christmas Rose. By now, most of us have put away our Christmas and …
Name Your Garden
Garden Name Generator I'm a big advocate for naming your garden. It gives it a sense of place. And you'll feel more like it is your garden. You named it, after all! But some people need a little …
