1. To Bog or Not To Bog

    Obviously we bogged. Why? Two reasons: First, my yard happens to be a bog (well, not in the “official” definition of the word but it’s WET) and I considered this gardening research. You know, really diving in to see what the heck I can grow in all my standing water....
  2. To Burn or Not To Burn…

    Grasses? Burning ornamental grasses in the spring is dangerous but way more fun than cutting and hauling them away. Less than one week later…new growth! I know the responsible answer is NOT to burn but here’s the story… Okay, I didn’t even know this was an option until last year....
  3. Earth Day Gift

    When I started The Giving Gardens over five years ago, I had a vision of diverse communities coming together through the common goal of keeping our planet green. After all of these years, it finally happened and I feel as if I received an Earth Day gift one day early!...