For many experienced gardeners, nothing is more soul satisfying than discovering that a pampered plant is finally sending out a delicate bud.

Doing a little digging in the garden the other day, I was surprised at how dry it was in an area I thought was getting a fair amount of irrigation.

Betty Axtell is a quilter. If you didn’t know it to start, you’d figure it out the minute you saw her sewing room.

You may water your plants with the best of intentions, but it’s good to periodically check up on yourself, to make sure you’re doing a good job.