The Absentee Gardener

Exploring Nature in the High Country

Lise Jenkins

  • Still lazy

    Still lazy

    In last week’s article, Mark Weathington mentioned that turf was terribly labor intensive, soil improvement was imperative, and we should… Read more

  • Lazy gardening

    Lazy gardening

    This summer, what with dealing with a changing world due to COVID-19, Kit finds that she’s not as enthusiastic about… Read more

  • Planning for saffron

    Planning for saffron

    I have a ridiculously small garden that is both a source of frustration and relief. While there are dozens of… Read more

  • Homegrown national park

    Homegrown national park

    Global pandemic, crazy weather, invading pests: things feel beyond my control — but only when I forget about my gardening… Read more

  • Of twine and tendrils

    Of twine and tendrils

    If a global pandemic disrupts food supplies, I’ll be ready — at least that’s what I told myself when I… Read more