Gardening teaches me perseverance. Which is something greatly needed as a writer.
Category: Gardens
Death, a funeral, and landscape design
Saying good-bye to our gardens in the fall is painful. But reshaping the landscape is similar to our writing and editing process. How?
A bird’s nest, determination, and a tug of war with moss
What a bird’s determination can teach writers about not giving up.
Why we garden and why we love the work
Gardening can be an overwhelming process. We plant seeds, we weed, we rake, we clean, yet we continue to garden year after year. For gardeners, growing is a need, a longing. We garden because we have to. We love the work because we see what will be.
Are seeds better to plant than seedlings?
Spring is the time to begin planting our seeds and seedlings for a colorful summer garden. Which one is better: seeds or seedlings? If you are busy, have limited time and space, and limited funds, these are all factors in your gardening decision.
Easy-growing wildflowers an eye-catching attraction
Growing wildflowers is an easy way to enjoy color and variety in your garden. It attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and creates a natural design that is pleasing to your landscape. A wildflower garden is a sensible option for the busy gardener.