I have learned so much from my rose garden through the years. I have learned about roses, the insects in my garden and the value of companion planting. Interestingly, rose gardens and life teach us ...
Joanna Gaines may have introduced the world to shiplap, but her garden and patio designs deserve just as much credit. You know the look: wood-raised beds that feel more boutique farmstand than ...
Many of us will probably be spending some time in our gardens this summer. The garden can be so many things to us – a quiet place, a healing dose of well-being, or an inspiration. If we are quiet, our ...
I am a chef by trade with a passion for organic farm-to-table dining. Growing or buying local produce is just as exciting to me as cooking it, maybe more so. Every season begins with a dream of ...
Gardening is more than just a seasonal hobby; it’s an art form that reflects the relationship between people and the land.
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Life lessons from my garden

“A garden is a great teacher,” wrote Gertrude Jekyll.
FILE - In this May 14, 2018 file photo, a couple walks on a path at Fairmount Park as they proceed under the trestle bridge over the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Tending your garden also offers ...
As our garden season winds down, I’m already reflecting upon the lessons I learned this year and how I can build upon them so my 2022 garden will perform much better. I don’t think anyone could have ...
On his first birthday, I bought Jake a child's watering can. One day, months later, someone generous, I never learned who, left a child's wheelbarrow outside the front door. With those right-sized ...