links
Linking About: Why trees are good for you
... and a matter of public health.
Karen Templer
almanac
April ’26: The pink and green of it all
What a joy, after the winter that was.
courtyard
Sometimes gardening looks like painting and building
An Infrastructure Month update.
plants
Playing Favorites: The unfairly maligned Lady Violet
She’s beautiful, assertive, even edible — what’s not to love?
books
Read This: ‘North Woods’ by Daniel Mason
A novel for plantspeople and nature lovers — among other things.
links
Make bugs not war
Thoughts (and links) on why and how to cultivate insect life.
plant list
On My List: Early Bloomers
Gorgeous native alternatives to my favorite imported bulbs.
almanac
March ’26: It’s all happening!
Goodbye asphalt, hello leaflets — things are finally in motion.
plants
Playing Favorites: Pride of Madeira
This bit of garden nostalgia is also a cautionary tale.
links
Linking About: ‘Nature amnesia,’ ‘Glorians,’ ‘Chop and drop’ ...
... and lots more insightful and inspiring links to explore.
plant list
On My List: Ferns, finally!
The actual dream.
books
Book Shelf: “The Essential Garden Book”
Terence Conran and Dan Pearson’s follow-up to the legendary House Book.