To shoot this video, I scouted a spot in the garden, near a patch of Iceland poppies. I hit the record button and started talking to my iPhone. Suddenly a giant, buff-tailed bumblebee exploded out of a yellow poppy, spun…
To shoot this video, I scouted a spot in the garden, near a patch of Iceland poppies. I hit the record button and started talking to my iPhone. Suddenly a giant, buff-tailed bumblebee exploded out of a yellow poppy, spun…
Last Tuesday, Cindy and Bob (not their real names) participated in an event they call ‘Tackle Tuesday’ where they select…
May 16, 2022
Did you know that pound for pound, the leaves of most trees contain twice as many minerals as manure? Another…
May 14, 2022
Finding a perfect zucchini was a pleasant surprise, what with our wacky-weather summer. As I leaned in closer, feeling a…
May 9, 2022
Painted eggs, a small-town boat parade, bear tracks in the snow… How about a snowman dancing on your latte? It’s…
May 4, 2022
For many gardeners, the end of the gardening season is bittersweet. It’s hard to say goodbye to all your carefully-tended…
December 25, 2021
When we turn the calendar page from August to September, it’s easy to fall into thinking that gardening is all…
December 24, 2021
Given a choice between celebrating the Winter Solstice or the New Year, the solstice would win, hands down. More significant…
December 17, 2021
Today I’m celebrating! First, I’m feeling much better after my bout with COVID (thank you for asking). So good in…
November 1, 2021
What’s a summer garden without hiccups? Weeds double in height when your back is turned and since the baby crows…
October 9, 2021
During these times of climate change and COVID, it’s easy to take life too seriously. Any excuse to laugh feels…
October 9, 2021