The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic gardener
We've all done it, playing the game where we unapologetically state our favorites. We play this game as kids for fun and as adults to get to know one another. What's your favorite color? What's your favorite food? What's your favorite book, movie, or song? These are seemingly simple questions that we ask one another, …
Ever since the evolution of language, humans have been designating names to the objects in their environment. Whether through symbols or spoken language, names evolved as a means of communication. Humans have gotten very good at the name game. We name our children, our pets, and objects in our environment; some even name their cars …
I failed…again. Browning leaves, lack of growth and loss of vigor were the telltale signs. Over a few months, it had happened gradually, starting with a few dead leaves here and a failing stem there. “Maybe they will bounce back,” I would often utter as I walked by the poor things, drooping in their misery. …
"It's dead; it's most definitely dead," I said. "How could it be dead? It was alive a few hours ago." my husband asked. "I don't know but look at it; it's brown and limp and most definitely dead," I responded. "Well, you don't have the best track record with potted plants," he said sheepishly. "Yes, …
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