The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic gardener
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, …
