When I see headlines like this one in the newspaper,I first think, “Oh, good, the newspaper is finally covering more gardening topics.”But than I read the article and realize that once again, it isn’t …
The Society Endorses the Garden PATH Initiative
Greetings to all 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 President, have …
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Introducing Indy Garden Sense
I am pleased to announce my new gardening column, Indy Garden Sense, appearing each Thursday in the The Southside Times, a local weekly newspaper available at various locations in southern Marion …
On the Feast Day of St. Francis
St. Francis in a garden in Austin, TexasWhen you place a statue in a garden, it becomes a focal point, and the garden becomes the stage on which it rests.When you place a statue of St. Francis of …
Fall is Floppy Time in My Garden
For someone who is known to be a little bit of a stickler when it comes to staking my tomatoes, I am quite lax when it comes to staking or providing support for other plants in the garden.In fact, the …
09-09-09 In The Garden
Today is the 9th day of the 9th month of the 9th year of this century, and as usual, our thoughts turn to gardening.There are some interesting aspects to the number 9; some are curious, some are odd, …