Ever heard of a rain garden? They're gradually becoming more common, so you may be familiar with the term.  When I first heard “rain garden” mentioned, I imagined a swampy wetland collecting stagnant water and mosquitoes and frogs, but that's not a rain garden. 

I first met the Hearts a Bustin’ plant one autumn growing in the woods just outside the  elementary school playground fence where I was supposed to be monitoring the children’s activities on the ballfield.  But the brilliant reds and pinks of the small fruits on this plant captured my attention with much more urgency and attention than anything on that ball field.

Did you know that gardening is good for your health?  According to research, gardening is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and you’ll reap many benefits from it.   Enjoying the arrival of spring and being outside is just a part of what happens to our mind, body and spirit as we embrace the new life of the season.

The bright yellow blossoms of daffodils are a harbinger of spring. Here are some tips on when to plant daffodil bulbs, how to care for them, and what to do after they bloom.