What’s the Magic Colour?
The original plan was to fill the perennial front garden with plants that flowered in purple. Read more
Here Comes Lemon Balm
The scent of lemon balm brings back childhood memories I never want to forget. Read more
A Dozen Orchard Dwellers
The orchard began humbly two years ago with only a few specimens. Since its establishment, each year has brought new dwellers to the orchard. Read more
When Does A Garden Become Big?
Last month was an important one for CASLworks orchard and herbary. Read more
Are You Goosing Me?
Even when you are filled with hope for a good outcome, you never really know what will happen when you conduct garden experiments. Read more
What Is This Silence?
Is this silence conveying a message? Does all this silence mean anything? Read more
Hot and Cold About Fireweed
A few years ago, I purchased two tiny pots of fireweed, a perennial unknown to me at that time. Read more
I’m So Itchy!
The last of the snow is melting. It’s nice to see the garden beds come out of their slumber, even if ruffle headed a bit. Read more
First Delicate Leaves
This year’s winter was very tenacious. Frankly, spring hasn’t yet made its full appearance in my part of the world. Read more