We’re Going Crackers

My friend Beth and I often share our triumphs and defeats, our peri- and post menopausal crabbiness, and we are … More

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.