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 ...

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...

Garden Pathways: Beauty Beneath Your Feet

There are many choices for texture and pattern in walkways. The pathway selections we...

A Garden Metaphor…

“The garden is a metaphor for life, and gardening is a symbol of the spiritual ...

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