What secrets of the garden does this old grub hoe know? What ground has it broken? What roots has it dug out? Who carved that handle, clearly not the original, but definitely hand-hewn? Who has leaned …
I Confess To A Lapse Of Horticultural Judgment
I am about to confess that there is another member of the Umbelliferae family in my garden.But before I do, a quick review.In my last blog post, I confessed that I had somehow inadvertently removed, …
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A Session with Dr. Hortfreud: Rain
Another therapy session with Dr. Hortfreud...Carol, you are fortunate we were able to have this session. The weatherman said in the morning that we could get one to two inches of rain, and we didn’t. …
Weeding Therapy: Good For The Garden And The Gardener
An unexpected rainstorm this evening left another half inch of rain on the garden and kept me from going outside after work for an extended session of weeding therapy.Have you heard of or tried …
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Embrace Looking Goofy for a Happier Life
My careful observation of gardeners has shown me that there are times when they look a little bit goofy. (Goofy like this coneflower that looks like it just opened up and forgot to comb its petals out …
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More Therapy with Dr. Hortfreud: Tomatoes & Rabbits
Another session with Dr. Hortfreud...Carol, welcome back. I’m pleased you decided to continue your hort therapy sessions. What’s on your mind this week?Well, Dr. Hortfreud, I’m worried about my tomato …
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