What is it about the Christmas season that calls us to come home? “Home for the Holidays” is a popular decorating idea …
Myrtle, A Growing Success
Myrtle is a veiled treasure from the Bible, one I was delighted to discover in researching God’s Word for Gardeners. …
“Water Savvy”
“Water savvy” is my favorite new word from Adam Schwerner, heard at last month's Garden Writers Association Annual …
Healing Leaves
With fall approaching, leaves will soon be filling up our garden view, whether we are gazing at spectacular autumn color …
Your Own Fig Tree
I spied a fig tree, hardy and resilient between a cyclone fence and a concrete curb, in the parking lot of one of …
“Step by Step, from Bondage to Abundant Life”
Today's title is a treasured description from an ageless devotional which simply sings gardening to me! O Shelley, are …
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Birthday to the United States of America! Celebrate our Independence with snapshots from the beautiful home …
Garden Contrasts and the Wandering Way
Contrasts have fascinated me throughout this spring and summer season. In my speeches, we have been exploring stories …
Source of Hope
Strengthen feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your …
Garden Paths
‘Tis the season to be too busy gardening to read about gardening! Whether cleaning up from storms or filling up the …
Howard Garrett’s Bay Laurel Tree
Howard Garrett, best known in north Texas as the Dirt Doctor, is our area’s go-to for advice and leadership on natural …
Turning Worry into Wildflowers
Traveling from Texas to Vancouver, WA in the last week, I have had the joy of seeing the two regions' wildflower …