Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. I harvested the last of my vegetables from the garden—late by most standards. But tucked into that final harvest were unexpected reminders of the resilience of a No-Till garden and the quiet wisdom that arrives when we let Nature lead. Ripenin

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green, Last week, I shared the sad news that the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon, NJ, will close on November 14, 2025. As you can imagine, my final visits as a volunteer come with a swirl of emotions. On Friday, while chatting with the a

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. We are past the peak of fall colors, though there’s still more to enjoy. Before me are the brilliant red leaves of a Japanese Maple and the golden glory of Bottlebrush Buckeye, dancing on in the breeze, bringing to mind how leaves change

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green, Last week, while recording the podcast version of our weekly chat from the screen porch, a loud ruckus of birds erupted, sounding like an argument from the oak tree by the vegetable garden. The ruckus was equivalent to the deafening sounds of

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. As dry as our weather has been, there’s been some fascinating and fun fall fungi that have shown up in our lawns, including Giant Puffball Mushrooms, which are intriguing and edible. I harvested conjoined twin giant puffballs before cutt

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green, I look forward to sharing an update on a long-ago story about a real softie, a soft-wooded Sweet Autumn Clematis, in its glory this time of year. With a plethora of tiny white blooms from August to September, she resembles a snowdrift and smel

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. At last, I had some time in my garden. Not much time, but any time brings such joy. Though true, I get overwhelmed at how many things need addressing. Then came a quick fix to the overwhelming feeling—tidying daffodil foliage. As much as I lov

Hello, Fellow Lovers of All Things Green, The recent rains turned the stone patio into an ice-skating rink. I adore the moss between the joints, but the presence of moss often goes hand in hand with mildew, which is slippery when wet. Indeed, it’s time to clean the stones. But h

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green; I adore clients sending plant photos from their gardens. Tara from Sparta, NJ, sent one of her Lady’s Mantle with the headline Morning Diamonds. “So lovely! I adore the lotus effect. Thank you for sharing,” my note back. Perf

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. I look forward to when the Siberian Iris, planted by the previous owner, emerges in the rock garden and flourishes with deep purple flowers in late spring or early summer. But they have not had nearly as many blooms in the last few years. The