Text and Drawings by Abraham Storer Jean Horner has been working on farms and in gardens since she was 18, after an earlier gig as a professional polo groom. These […]
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GARDENER’S NOTEBOOK
A Late-Season Bounty of Blooms and Seeds
With Paula Erickson, in a garden that’s still coming into being
Text and Drawings by Abraham Storer Paula Erickson recently moved from Wellfleet to Truro, where establishing a garden has been a priority for her. It’s an expansive plot and has […]
BACK TO THE GARDEN
When Dirt Is Your Canvas, Start With a Big Idea
Rules that lay the groundwork for designing the space you seek
Late summer and early fall are good times to plant. Which means now is a good time to start thinking about that garden bed expansion or adding the new plantings […]
BACK TO THE GARDEN
The Most Enduring Gardening Decision
Trees provide structure, watching over us as we make memories
Take a moment and let yourself drift back to a memory. Can you recall a place where, long ago, you took shelter in the shade on a sunny day — […]
MOVEMENT
Growing Stronger
Six rules for avoiding garden variety injuries
Gardening is good for the soul. But if you don’t pay attention to good body mechanics, it can be hard on your back — or your knees, wrists, and elbows. […]
