In the Shadow of Honey
When you think of bees, you might picture a cloud of honeybees (Apis mellifera), beehives and a beekeeper in fullContinue Reading
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I Never Get Tired of Russian Lilacs
The beginning of summer is off to a good start when the lilacs begin to bloom! What gorgeous flowers! AndContinue Reading
The Bunchberry, Jewel of the Undergrowth
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Foraging: The Good and the Bad
Our ancestors practiced it for generations and it’s only in the last hundred years that we seem to have almostContinue Reading
The Strange Sex Habits of Home-Grown Fruits
Tempted by the idea of growing your own fruits? It can be very rewarding and is not all that difficult,Continue Reading
After Spring Bulbs Have Bloomed
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in French and English.Continue Reading
Pardon Me, Do You Have Any Garlic Mustard?
With a name like garlic mustard, you would think it would come in a tiny overpriced jar and be deliciousContinue Reading
Eat Your Hostas… and Your Daylilies!
The growing interest in edible plants has stimulated many people to take up gardening. And now, in front of everyContinue Reading
Easy Clematis for Laidback Gardeners
Clematis have the reputation of being capricious… and there’s a lot of truth to that. Sometimes one will grow beautifully while itsContinue Reading
Book Look
Pat’s Favorite Gardening Picture Books Back when I was teaching first grade, I always included time to introduce stories intoContinue Reading