How about a song? It’s been a while since we had a song, and I will tell you why: I have been busy. Guess what? I’m hosting a new podcast for none other than Horticulture Magazine. Guess what else? Our first episode goes live Monday. MONDAY! Now, I’m used to creating things visually. The process [...]

When I was in the fifth grade, I found a four-leaf clover. As an adult, I lost it again, but then I found it all over again. That’s the end of this story. Let’s start from the top…

I don’t know much poetry, but I found this one in my late teens, and I think of unfailingly it every fall. Having used every subterfuge To shake you, lies, fatigue, or even that of passion, Now I see no way but a clean break. I add that I am willing to bear the guilt. [...]

Way back in January, I posted a Roll Call of seeds I had ordered or intended to order from nefarious seed catalogs that arrive to tantalize us all in the dead of winter. Well. Let’s just say my reputation as a grower of things from seed has not been buoyed by the class of 2010.