This past spring I waited until the last minute to buy some tomato plants at the garden center. They were pretty picked over, so I...

We've had our first killing frost. It was patchy, but settled on most of the squash vines that had taken over my garden. When the vines...

Though the fact of their existence is shocking to many of us, it's important to acknowledge the existence of gnome-haters. Gnome-haters...

Have you noticed how many people on social media try to make you feel guilty about not planting native plants exclusively? Native plant...

Finally we're getting some cooler, wetter weather in Ohio. Perfect garlic planting weather. I like to get my garlic in sometime during...

Welcome to Turtle Paradise! We love turtles, plus most other critters including snakes and spiders. We also love country living,...