The Gardener's Journal

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WHY I NEED A GARDEN IN MY LIFE (Part 1): REST

Feb 20, 2020

I am married to a gardener so I have visited gardens, learned the Latin names of several trees and shrubs, and am beginning to understand some of the ...

Always Sunrise Somewhere…

“It’s always sunrise somewhere; the dew is never all dried at once; a sho...

Keep Close to Nature’s Heart

“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and c...

The Unceasing Song of Trees

“A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving,...

Muir’s Miracle & What Happened Next (Part 2)

Following the miraculous return of his eyesight, Muir’s cross-country trek was ...

Muir’s Miracle & What Happened Next (Part 1)

John Muir’s claim to fame as our country’s most celebrated naturalist had...

How Green is My Valley

Most years, spring flings a prolific and unsightly harvest of dandelions and other we...

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