It may be mid-January, and the temperature outside may be below freezing, but I, for one, am dreaming of spring. Already tired of the seemingly endless greyscale environment that Northeastern winters bring, I long for the vibrant colors of warmer seasons. I often find myself staring at the beautiful purple cabbage in the grocery store …
Planting Memories
Growing up, I have fond memories of my mother's Lily-of-the-Valley. Whenever it was in bloom, she would pick a small bouquet for the house, and the kitchen filled with the flower's intoxicating scent. In my mind, those flowers and their fragrance will forever have a connection to my mother, and I will always think of …
If You’re a Gardener Like Me
I lay on the couch, unable to get up due to back pain, an unfortunate result of spending the previous afternoon bent over weeding in my garden. Muscles I didn't even know existed are aching, making it difficult to carry out the activities of my day. As I lay there in agony, a question comes …
