A Bit of Black

It is finally February and the darkness that covers the earth—at least the part of the earth where I live—is receding as we gain minutes of light each day. But as I welcome the fact that I can now see my garden at 5:30 pm, I am thinking about adding a bit of darkness to … Read more

Steps to Spring

In the great book of gardening truths, one truth stands out: a gardener’s reach always exceeds his or her grasp.  Passionate gardeners dream big, but they are always short of time, sunny days, available space and—inevitably—money.  This is not necessarily a bad thing.  Lack of cash or at least the necessity of sticking to a … Read more