A long time ago in a graduate history course, the professor marked in red the monotonous rhythm of […]
Author: Lise Jenkins
My adventures in basildom all began when Lise gave me a cutting from a new basil she was […]
Gardeners are quick to claim Thomas Jefferson as one of our own. An ardent horticulturist, Jefferson sought plants […]
When I’m thinking about a plant I like to start at the beginning, with its name. Today, I’m […]
Recently, Kit has been pondering which annuals she wants to put in the spring garden. While she emphasizes […]
Recently, friends who have come over to see Kit’s garden have commented on her Japanese roof irises, Iris […]
I’ve grown weary of living in fear of things I can’t see. Happily, the North Carolina Department of […]
It began innocently enough: a small seedling turned into a foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. Continue reading on The Local […]
Kit’s on day 27 of confinement. Because she is a member of the Silent Generation, she’s taking this […]
Like a lot of kids, I dreamt of exploring exotic locations, perhaps conducting research in far-away lands. Fast […]
The Absentee Gardener 