Today is the autumnal equinox, the astronomical beginning of autumn. It's also Mabon, one of the modern pagan festivals honoring the...

So, here's the thing: stuff decomposes. Before there were gardeners, or gardens, or heck, before there were people, plant matter was...

Last night our local weather man dropped the news: the first freezing cold of the season would be here next Wednesday night. As if it had...

So many aspects of modern life feel like getting a fire hose blast to the face--overwhelming rivers of terrible news offered up alongside...

For those following along at home, I've updated the species lists with a few months' worth of observations. There are new entries in...

As I've grown older I've come to appreciate the all the beauty in the natural world, even the wet stuff. It's damned inconvenient for...

Rough weather is predicted for our area today, but before it arrived, I took my camera on a quick walk around the garden.

Peggy Martin roses are wonderful climbers, with long, sturdy canes perfectly suited for training along espalier wires. They're tough as...