Gardening
How Planting Bulbs Is 'the Work of Hope'
One of the last fall garden tasks is to tuck spring bulbs into the ground, sowing hope for a sweet, colorful spring ahead.
Letting the Squirrels Have Their Fill
The critters who raided my fruit trees got on my nerves…until I remembered that we’re all just hungry mammals in search of some sweetness.
A Small Piece of Heaven: The Joys of Gardening
Listen as husband and father of two Andrew Siegel, having started small by growing a single tomato plant years ago, explains why he now finds great joy in time spent in the garden with his family.
Cultivating Silence in the Tomato Patch
Pruning these unwieldy vines reveals more than swelling fruit—it shows what can grow when given some space.
The Beauty of Gardening with Non-Attachment
When I let go of the output of my garden, I can enjoy its real gifts.
The Health Benefits of Gardening
Planting a seed is an investment in the future of both your garden and your emotional health.
The Spring-Cleaning Job I Look Forward to Most
“Remove to renew” is a guiding principle in my tiny fruit orchard as well as in my life.
The Heavenly Harvest in a Widow’s Garden
My late husband’s vegetable patch was gone, but he still made sure I had what I needed…
How One Volunteer and a Community Garden Changed Children's Lives
When a business owner shared a bowl of snap peas with some local children, she never could have guessed she'd change their lives and her own. Discover how she revitalized a community garden and transformed a neighborhood.
The Miracle of Winter Flowers
Indoor gardening has never been my forte, which makes houseplant successes all the sweeter.