The Good Morning Glory
Discover the difference between good morning glories and very bad morning glories.
Beans 101
Find out why beans truly are a magical “fruit”.
‘Buff Beauty’: A Classic Rose For Your Part Shade Garden
Find out if ‘Buff Beauty’ is right for your garden, and read her story.
I’m Hooked on the Mystery and History of Heirloom Plants. You Can Be Too
A gardener’s initiation into the mystery and romance of heirloom gardening.
The Yellow Rose of Texas Lives in the Okanagan!
Find out how The Yellow Rose of Texas came to British Columbia.
Morning Glory 101
Get the 101 on heirloom morning glories, which I’ve dubbed the “good morning glory.”
Lavender 101
No flower epitomizes the Victorian era like lavender. And it’s not just for grandmothers, but a cherished part of our modern gardens.
Peas 101
Peas are among the oldest cultivated vegetables on Earth. Find out more about this ancient and delicious veggie.
How to Grow a Life Long Gardener
Find out how six-year old me got hooked on gardening.
A Gardener’s Transformation
A big move takes me into brand-new gardening territory.
I Get So Emotional: An Exploration of Our Attachment to Plants
Explore our emotional attachment to plants from the past.
Lily of the Valley 101
This old spring charmer is at home in modern gardens, and is a reminder of a dear friend.
Antique Seed Illustrations: How to Pin Seed History
Pinning my addiction: we explore vintage seed packages and catalogues