Our answers to the big questions of gardening—Why Garden? Can Everyone Garden? Which Kind of Gardener Am I? How Do I Want to Garden? Is There a Way to Garden That’s More Akin to My Values?—are our biggest tools we take with us into our gardens. And they’re the biggest gift we give ourselves.
He called me on a Wednesday, and I could hear the tears and fear in his voice as soon as he spoke. We’d been in regular touch about his recent health issues and doctor visits. I’d been concerned that it was something a little serious. I had no idea it Read more…
My Voice: Why My Soul’s Still Here I’ve deliberately kept as much of my soul as possible in the book and, hence, in this blog and website. In this way (and others), it may differ from some traditional gardening literature. Books, blogs, and websites told in safe, matter-of-fact tones, bereft Read more…
In gardening, simple wisdom is focusing on the fundamentals first and foremost. The core fundamentals of gardening are massive amounts of direct sunlight, correct amounts of water at the right times, and extremely healthy soil. Sun, water, and healthy soil are for your plant like electricity is for our appliances. Read more…
Wise Enough to Do the Simple Things Great gardeners root themselves first in the fundamentals of gardening. Then, all actions and information falls into place, fitting into the bigger picture of their understanding. These gardeners realize the fundamentals of gardening are the most basic and most powerful aspects any of Read more…
Gardening in the Information Age Gardening is a beautiful act, giving its participants a taste of the nurturing earth, self-sufficiency, and a sweetness only found in growing your own food. Yet, over the years while talking to gardeners, I’ve been surprised to find many suffering from a vague sense of Read more…
All Gardeners! Neophyte, Newer, Veteran, and Expert Gardeners, alike! This website and blog, and the accompanying book, are meant to help all gardeners: neophyte, newer, veteran, and expert gardeners. For Those Newer to Gardening For those new or newer to gardening, we start with the most important fundamentals of gardening. Read more…