If you’ve ever walked past a row of foxgloves in full bloom, you know how striking they are. Tall spires dotted with bell shaped flowers, … Read More ›
When I first got into peonies, I was mesmerized by their blooms. They’re big, lush and fragrant, like nature’s own bouquets that show up just … Read More ›
If you’ve ever taken in a calathea, you already know it’s not your run-of-the-mill houseplant. When I first brought one home, I figured it would … Read More ›
There’s something about mokara orchids that gets under your skin in the best way. I first stumbled across them at a small grower’s greenhouse in … Read More ›
Farming is an essential activity to support the population of the world. To make sure that all the farming activities are done efficiently, there are … Read More ›
I’ve spent enough mornings in the garden to know roses can be both a joy and a pain—literally. One summer, I was trimming a climbing … Read More ›
On my kitchen table right now sits a jar of zinnias from the garden, their bright heads bobbing like they’re gossiping with each other. A … Read More ›
Back on my small farm in the early spring, I once brought home a spindly ‘Crimson Queen’ Japanese maple I’d bought on a whim. It … Read More ›
Back when I first stumbled across kohlrabi in a seed catalogue, it looked so odd I nearly flipped the page. This knobbly little thing with … Read More ›
I still remember the first clematis I planted near the edge of my orchard. It came in a little pot with a glossy tag showing … Read More ›