Ringing In The 2025 Winter Season

It is probably close to 15 years ago that Rob wrapped a vintage steel tractor tire…

Happy New Year, Twenty-Five – Carol J. Michel

The old rabbit, Twenty-Four, stood by the bird feeders, patiently waiting for Twenty-Five to come up…

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Hyacinths from Seeds 

Spring is in the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with the vibrant…

Why Is My Spider Plant Turning Yellow

The most common reason for a spider plant’s leaves to turn yellow is overwatering, which causes…

How To Prune Fiddle Leaf Fig

The fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is a beautiful and popular houseplant that people love for its…

Drought-tough Cottage Design with Native Plants

December 28, 2024 Drought-tough Cottage Design with Native Plants Alexa Volpe never realized that gardening could…

looking back, and forward, at the garden with joe lamp’l

WHETHER OUT LOUD here on the podcast or just between us on one of our periodic…

Merry Christmas from Austin – Digging

December 23, 2024 We went downtown last Wednesday for a holiday show by Texas troubadour Robert…

Windcliff

Time feels right for a little magic in the darkest time of the year. A summer…

Local Moving Checklist: Essential Steps to a Successful Move

Moving may bring in a lot of emotions. Excitement for a fresh start, a dear goodbye…