Class dismissed; the Dude abides, fishing for whatever
As I sit fishing on the side of the road of what locals call the South Slang, between bites…
As I sit fishing on the side of the road of what locals call the South Slang, between bites…
Know the health risks when raising backyard birds As warmer weather and peeping baby chicks mark the springtime return…
Rudbeckia hirta. Solanum lycopersicum. Acer saccharum. Have you ever seen these names on plant tags or seed packets and…
As spring awakens from winter in April, much of the world is getting ready to celebrate Earth Day, but…
Each winter, gardeners bid farewell to their outdoor growing spaces and turn their attention to other ways to occupy…
Winter weather may be on the wane, but it will still be a while before we can get outdoors…
Among the many sought after signs of spring, a not so common one is the budding and blooming of…
On the first warm sunny day of the month, my heart calls me to step outside and breathe in…
My garden journal features sporadic entries over the decades, usually after a spectacular success (tastiest cantaloupe ever!) or disasters,…
Choosing seeds and starting your own transplants are among the most empowering ways to garden. Why grow the same vegetable…
Non-native invasive plant species have long threatened the health of ecosystems, wildlife habitat and populations of native plants in…
By this time of the year, it may seem like winter will never end. Many of us are eager…
Whenever someone asks for a recommendation for a gardening book to offer as a gift, especially for a beginner,…
Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Converting…
You may be familiar with its name from the bottle of astringent found in your home medicine cabinet or…
The middle of winter with snow covering brick-hard, frozen ground may seem like an odd time to plan a…
Some people say I’m a bit crazy, but I’ll argue that passion is frequently misunderstood as such. Take, for…
Imagine having sunny orange, bright yellow and luscious green fruit growing in your home, especially during this gray, cold…
Theresa Armata remembers the scene atop Putney Mountain the first time she came to join her local hawk-watching crew…
Imagine a commute without the worry of traffic jams, potholes or detours, a path to town that’s nearby, maintained…