It’s almost time. I can feel it; more importantly, I can hear it. An occasional twitter pokes through shrubs—nubby with new growth—to remind me the birds are a comin’. And when they do, they’ll start building homes and families, laying eggs and dive-bombing unsuspecting gardeners. I can already picture them swooping down on me, chiding [...]

Ed Hume has been in the gardening business longer than many of us have been… well, alive. I can probably trace my love for gardening back to childhood; I remember my mother watching him on an old black and white television, his soothing voice lilting in the background about the dangers of black mold and [...]

We’d be irresponsible gardeners to not think about our effect on the environment within our own backyards. Experienced Materials vows to assist us in this effort as they craft gorgeous lanterns, garden lights and mobiles-from recycled materials. Please meet owner Gina Nash. Flora-How in the world did you get started making these? Gina- I have [...]

Buds come in all shapes and sizes. The bud of a cucumber is miniscule compared to the bud of a prickly pear cactus. Human “buds” also come in all shapes and sizes (and ages). My favorite ones are the budding gardeners. Often they are miniatures of us. If you’re a teacher, they are your daily delight in [...]