July, King of Flowers
By Leslie Watkins The botanical family Paeoniaceae contains just one genus; paeony or peonies, with over thirty species and…
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May, The Queen of Flowers
By Leslie Watkins Of all the magnificent designs and decorations used by people to embellish their architecture, textiles, tables…
April, Flower Power
By Leslie Watkins People around the world have used flowers to adorn their homes, grace their altars, celebrate special…
March, Through the Grapevine
By Leslie Watkins Once upon a time, when jealous wives blamed the “other woman” for their husband’s infidelities instead…
February, Cats in the Garden
By Leslie Watkins During the long winter evenings, sitting on the sofa with the cozy company of our favorite cats,…
December, Of Chickadees and Chickarees
By Leslie Watkins Black-capped chickadees are among the first visitors to return to the bird feeder after summering in…
Through the Garden Gate: November, Revelations
By Leslie Watkins After autumn’s chilly winds and drenching rains have knocked down the asters and goldenrods and the…
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October, The Subterranean Apothec By Leslie Watkins If I could grow just one thing only, it would be Allium…
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September, The Art Of Letting Go By Leslie Watkins Autumn is the time of year when nature begins to…
Through the Garden Gate: August, Keys to Better Gardening
By Leslie Watkins Anyone can have a garden, but very few people have great gardens. People with nice gardens…