There is something about hollyhocks that feels almost nostalgic. Tall stems covered in soft, open blooms, standing quietly against a wall or fence like they … Read More ›
Category: Plants and Succulents
There is a certain kind of joy that comes from growing flowers before the season even begins. While everything outside still feels quiet, you are … Read More ›
There is something quietly magical about growing a plant that does not rely on flowers to impress you. Coleus is one of those plants. The … Read More ›
I remember the year my broccoli nearly broke my confidence. The leaves looked healthy at first, big and green, and I was already imagining tight, … Read More ›
There is something satisfying about stepping outside with a pair of scissors and snipping fresh green onions for dinner. I still remember the first time … Read More ›
Every February, when the fields are still quiet and the wind cuts across the barn like it has something to prove, I start thinking about … Read More ›
The first time I tried growing carrots, I pulled up what looked like orange toothpicks. Thin. Twisted. Some barely longer than my finger. I remember … Read More ›
There’s a particular kind of frustration that comes with shade. You stand in that cool, dim corner of your yard or balcony and wonder why … Read More ›
There’s a moment every new gardener remembers. You press tiny basil seeds into the soil, water gently, and then… wait. You check the pot the … Read More ›
When the last frost melts away and the soil softens under your boots, there’s this rush of excitement that comes with early spring. You can … Read More ›