What is the first thing you think of when you see all these seeds on a maple tree? If you answered "there are many tree weedlings in your future", you may be a bit of a pessimist, or a perhaps a …
Finding It in the Garden
I'm on a hunt... Malus 'Guinivere' Looking for something in my garden... Focusing in on it. I know if I look long enough, I'll find it. It may not be in the usual places, because these days what …
Horticultural Existentialism
Does a plant exist any less if the gardener doesn't remember buying it or planting it, and can not even name it other than to say, "Pretty orange tulips and those look like daffodils with no …
The Old Woman At The Door: Part 2
(See Part 1 before reading Part 2) The old woman paused before speaking. During that brief pause, I looked past her sitting across from me at the table in the sun room and out to my own garden. …
The Old Woman At The Door: Part 1
I was somewhat startled when I heard the doorbell ring and was tempted to ignore it. I wasn’t expecting anyone, which meant it was probably someone who was going to invite me to their church or tell …
Loudon’s Rules of Horticulture
Before I become too engrossed in spring gardening activities, (if it is possible to become too engrossed in gardening, and I don't think it is) may I present one more treasure that I brought up from …
