Lately, I’ve been taking it upon myself to seek out more plant writing opportunities for publication. Because I often find myself in impromptu teaching situations that require me to vomit up information into easily digestible bits and because I’m an in-person-shy-but- ...
This month should begin the seasonal change known as fall; however, if I wasn’t still experiencing 90’F+ daytime highs I would still think that it’s still summer. In spite of the oppressive daytime heat, there is a scent of falling leaf litter in the morning air that reminds me of Fall, ...
I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time growing around oaks. In my yard there are thee oaks that obscure the sun. There are two two monstrous Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana) in the front yard, and in the back yard there is an ever expanding Red Oak (Quercus rubra). Each year these ...
Dearest Reader, This may be my last will and testament. I have eaten five weeds from my yard and I may, in fact, have picked–my last weed. Here’s what I have eaten: Common Dandelion, Taraxacam officinale Wild purslane, Portulaca oleracea Spiderwort,Tradescantia sp. Turk’s Cap, ...
It is not uncommon for me to have a dog (or three) in the yard while I’m gardening or lugging around hardscape. But one, in particular, is the most garden-friendly of the pack. She also happens to be the most spoiled. My tale of woe begins… After spending her day sun-baking in the ...