This morning, I was outside watering the containers on the deck and those next to the potager and greenhouse. We had very hot …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day July
Good morning campers! It's the 15th of the month so, you know that means Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day hosted by the splendid Carol …
Why do gardens matter?
In this age of hyper-technology and a corresponding increase in nature blindness, why do gardens matter? This is the question I've …
In memoriam: Harper Gianna Secrest
Below is my daughter, Megan's, eulogy for her baby, Harper Gianna Secrest, who was born on April 20, 2018, at 4:24 a.m., and …
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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: April
As I write this Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, it is 29°F this morning. Yesterday was a howling, cold day with a high of 43°. We …
Wildflower Wednesday: Phlox divaricata
It's nearly time. Each day I go outside and clear off more debris to give the Phlox divaricata, woodland phlox, a chance to …
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Of love and late-summer flowers
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about love and late-summer flowers. I'm not sure what brought on these musings, but I think it …
Raising Monarch caterpillars
I can't remember when I started raising Monarch caterpillars. I'm thinking maybe five years ago, and I'm no expert, but I've …
Caterpillar rescue
Late summer is butterfly season at Little Cedar. It's also caterpillar rescue season. As you probably already know, Monarch …
Rain = sweet garden relief
As I woke this morning, I heard the unmistakable sound of raindrops hitting the skylight above my bed. I sat up and glanced …
No garden variety apologies needed
While shopping at box stores and garden nurseries, I often see old friends and meet new ones, usually over plants. In fact, it's …
Plant lilies for summer garden drama
Want some drama in the summer garden? Why don't you plant some lilies this year? You say you're scared of lilies? Don't …