my garden
Garden Goals for 2026
And what are yours? I’d love to hear—
Karen Templer
links
Linking About: Inspiring minds, endangered plants and nature’s torch
Let’s go gently into the new year, shall we?
books
Book Shelf: “Evergreen: The Trees That Shaped America” by Trent Preszler
A brief history of repeated, short-sighted American deforestation.
my garden
Ghosts of potagers past: Florida
A kitchen garden with a river view.
my garden
Ghosts of potagers past: California
How an overgrown lot became a picturesque and productive kitchen garden.
links
Linking About: Artful chicken coops, killer bugs, and restoration on every level
... including snack-sized gardening shows to savor.
books
Garden and nature books to give and receive
A holiday gift guide of sorts.
almanac
November ’25: Comical, really
A fitting end to my dahlia story, among other things.
plant list
On My List: Evergreen shrubs
Seeking non-deciduous and non-coniferous options!
courtyard
Un/paving the way for a courtyard patio
Asphalt reduction plan, step one.
links
Linking About: Farmers’ Almanacs (x 3), ancient wisdom relearned, Paris replanted ...
... and more great reads, watches and listens.
books
Book Shelf: Gardenista: The Low-Impact Garden
A coffee-table bookful of thought-provoking, ecological gardens and tips.