Today is Labor Day here in the US. It is a day meant to remember those who have helped to literally build this nation, frequently with only their hands, sweat and a minimum wage paycheck. t Peter J. McGuire, one… Read more ›

You know, so many words get spent on the glamour rock star insects of the gardening world (bees, butterflies, ants and spiders) that I sometimes wonder what the other insects in my garden do all day. Are they the shiftless… Read more ›

In the soap opera that is my vegetable garden, the writers have decided that yet another character needs to develop a fatal disease and die. Several tomato plants have begun to show signs of Verticillium Wilt. And the worst part… Read more ›

I personally believe that we have the Romans to blame for today’s current water issues. Without the excesses of Roman society, particularly in the areas of fountains and hot water bath houses, we may have not discovered indoor plumbing for… Read more ›

It has come to that time of year when I must take on the role of Queen of Hearts, and maniacally scream “Off with their heads!” whenever possible, preferably while wielding some sharp object. The heat and constant rain of… Read more ›

Any gardener who keeps a compost pile knows that they should give a silent nod of thanks to that glorious rotting pile of refuse that will become the building blocks of next year’s flowers and vegetables. It’s a given. In… Read more ›

Today is Independence Day in the United States, and mostly we sit around, drink some beers and fire off some fireworks. Not surprisingly, hospital ERs tend to be jumping on the 4th of July. I did not do much gardening… Read more ›