Eggs have been a canvas for art for most of civilization. The oldest carved and dyed eggs found by archeologists were in South Africa, dating …
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These days, when I meet people for the first time, it might seem to them that I have no other interests besides plants. Which, of course, isn’t …
Yarrow is a popular perennial herb that can be found in many gardens, mine included. It is known as a powerful “healing” herb. It’s also a …
Philadelphia Flower Show 2021
Hello and happy summer to all of you! This year, I was super lucky and got to attend The Philadelphia Flower Show, …
When I started my herbal adventure many years ago, I was drawn to unusual herbal topics. Oh, I made my vinegars (still do) and my wreaths. …
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds’ The Whole Seed Catalog is essential for armchair gardening.
In the current political climate all I want to do is curl up with my seed/plant catalogs and hide … from FOX News, from NPR, even from Facebook.
“Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble,” — Macbeth.
At one time herbs played a large role in the mystical and offered …
When I was four or five I’d pick dandelions, violets, clover, whatever was in season to make tiny bouquets for my mom. She would trim the stems …
In his garden every man may be his own artist without apology or explanation. Each within his green enclosure is a creator, and no two shall …
It is a sunny summer morning in the herb garden. Your Bee Balm is in full fuchsia flower, the flat-topped white-flowered Yarrow mimics the …
My friend Suzie is getting married in early July. The reception will be after 5 p.m. in her dad’s backyard. And, that means we’ll be fighting …
Armchair gardening has been a rich season for me in 2016. I’ve curled up on my brown armchair with paisley cushions, striped cat at my side, and …
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