Can you imagine a more perfect natural rock garden than the Arizona desert? The southwest is home to ...
Friends helping friends
When I watch the morning news I can’t help but think we need more kindness in this world. Random act ...
What’s New in Gardening?
Change is the only constant. Don’t you agree? Dr. Pascal P. Pirone, an expert on plant disease for t ...
Getting in the Holiday Spirit
Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Like you want to fast forward to the New Year? Rest ...
The Power of Light
From within or from behind,a light shines through us upon things,and makes us aware that we are noth ...
Seeing the Forest and the Trees
Trees are my focus for this month. How can we not think about trees in October? They are turning bea ...
Divide and Conquer
Most of the garden centers in my area are touting fall as the season for planting. I agree that autu ...
A Garden Defined
During a recent vacation to Banff, Canada to do some hiking, I found myself awe-inspired by the view ...
The Language of Gardening
I speak Latin frequently. After all, using the Latin name for a plant (genus, species, and cultivar ...
Fifty Shades of Green
During a recent visit to the Biltmore Estate, I was standing on the veranda overlooking the vast cou ...