My friend Beth and I often share our triumphs and defeats, our peri- and post menopausal crabbiness, and we are … More
Author: sdeden
Empathy Is Wicked Hahd
I’m reading an Irish book about empathy; it’s called Ionbha: the Empathy Book for Ireland. The proceeds from the book … More
Gahden of Expectations
Although it’s been a mild fall here in Boston, the gahden knows the time of year, and the plants started … More
Sandy’s Lady of the Dance
You all know I go dancing on many Sundays to 70s and 80s music if I’m lucky, and to 90s … More
Hope Is a Thing with Baby Fruit
It’s been a strange gahden year, or if we’re being positive, it’s been a year to learn stuff about plants … More
A New Gahden Enemy
If you’ve been following me for a bit, you may recall I’ve done battle in the gahden, primarily with aphids, … More
Psst. Nature’s Pissed.
Don’t look now, and keep your voice down, but with all this rain, you should know that the mushrooms are … More
String Theory
Earlier this spring, I started putting out my 4 deck flower boxes. In the past, I’ve done it all in … More
When All Else Fails, Ponyhenge
I already know my blog production is way down. I don’t need to look at those accusing stats from WordPress … More
Pile Up on J Pond
Traffic can be a real problem in the Boston area, even on Jamaica Pond.