Read This: ‘North Woods’ by Daniel Mason
A novel for plantspeople and nature lovers — among other things.
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Make bugs not war
Thoughts (and links) on why and how to cultivate insect life.
On My List: Early Bloomers
Gorgeous native alternatives to my favorite imported bulbs.
March ’26: It’s all happening!
Goodbye asphalt, hello leaflets — things are finally in motion.
Playing Favorites: Pride of Madeira
This bit of garden nostalgia is also a cautionary tale.
Linking About: ‘Nature amnesia,’ ‘Glorians,’ ‘Chop and drop’ ...
... and lots more insightful and inspiring links to explore.
On My List: Ferns, finally!
The actual dream.
Book Shelf: “The Essential Garden Book”
Terence Conran and Dan Pearson’s follow-up to the legendary House Book.
Garage wall planting plan
Creating a 4-season focal point.
February ’26: Winter is long for a gardener
Spring may be coming, but planting season is still so far away!
Watch This: ‘Earth, I Thank You’
On ‘the Garden and Legacy of Anne Spencer,’ Harlem Renaissance poet.
On My List: Weeds and wildflowers
aka my “forbs Top 10 list.”
books
Book Shelf: The New Farmer’s Almanac, a literary journal
... for nature-minded people.
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Courtyard garden master plan
The clouds have parted; the plan is clear. (-ish.)
inspiration
Digging In: with Briar Winters
The NYC apothecary shares her exuberant city garden plot.
links
Linking About: Hamnet’s herbs, moody winter gardens, and more
... including a case for considering some non-native plants.
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January ’26: Feeling wistful
Missing my garden mentor, and my garden.
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On My List: Standout shrubs
Look at these hardworking, beneficial beauties.
books
Book Shelf: Lauri Kranz’s “A Garden Can Be Anywhere”
When you make potagers this gorgeous, best put them in a coffee-table book.
courtyard
The courtyard/kitchen garden conundrum
Must-make potager decisions before I can finalize the courtyard plan.
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Garden Goals for 2026
And what are yours? I’d love to hear—
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.
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Ghosts of potagers past: Florida
A kitchen garden with a river view.