I took my tree to Tree Court. I'm breaking up with it. Me: Your Honor, this tree has not performed its tree duties in the almost seven years it has been taking up residence in my garden. It …
Sailing through the garden on the good ship ‘Rain Again’
Dear Olive, Greetings from the good ship 'Rain Again'. We've had quite the journey through Spring so far. We've sailed along with six or more inches of rain in the last ten days or so, depending on …
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It’s been a glamorous week in the garden
It's been a glamorous week in the garden. I spent time nearly every day this past week digging out compost from my three compost bins on the east end of the Vegetable Garden Cathedral. Those bins are …
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A Few Suggestions for Plant Variety Names
I have few suggestions for plant variety names that would make it much easier for me to remember them. I suspect other gardeners will also find my suggested names much easier to remember, too. …
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What a gardener’s DNA test reveals
How many of you faithful readers have sent off for a DNA test to find out where your ancestors came from and who you might be related to? I sent off my saliva for a DNA test about six months ago and …
Five Places to Hide Your Plant Purchases
'Tis the season for gardeners everywhere to flock back to their local garden centers and greenhouses to load up on new plants for their gardens. My local supplier, I mean greenhouse, is packed with …
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