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  • Celebrity wildlife gardening, part II May 23, 2013
    Yesterday I began telling the story of how I came to be the garden designer for a celebrity’s wildlife garden. I was as surprised as anyone in the summer of 2012 when my phone rang and on the other end was an internationally known actress and activist who had heard of my ecological garden design […]
    Jesse Elwert
  • Raccoons In The Wildlife Garden May 22, 2013
    I’ve been observing a special visitor to my wildlife garden lately, one that my two Plott Hounds get especially excited about–the raccoons that have taken up residence in the abandoned house next to my property. My Plott hounds are quite adept at helping me spot birds in the wildlife garden, but these raccoons are just […]
    Carole Sevilla Brown
  • Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly May 20, 2013
    Butterfly season is finally here in my beautiful wildlife garden !  This week my brother and I finished releasing our winter batch of butterflies that have been hibernating inside their chrysalises since last fall.  All of them were swallowtail species – Zebra, Eastern Black, Spicebush, Pipevine and Eastern Tiger.  They have been emerging almost daily […]
    Judy Burris
  • Being Green in the Wildlife Garden May 17, 2013
    As I do every morning, I was walking around the property enjoying nature at its best.  I took my normal route past the Rusty Lyonia, Pawpaws and Dwarf Oaks, among others and headed down the bank of the pond into the section that dries up during Florida dry season.  I checked two small temporary pools […]
    Loret T. Setters
  • Silver Dune Lupines of California’s Central Coast May 16, 2013
    An Amtrak train announces its arrival at Grand Avenue Station.  The familiar whistle tells us it is 7:10 am.  At the same time, I can hear the waves of the Pacific Ocean crashing in. I take a walk on the Boardwalk.. it is early… fog is drifting in from the Ocean in large sweeps.  Silver […]
    Kathy Vilim
  • Progress in My Wildlife Garden May 15, 2013
    You may remember that at the end of last summer I worked with my nephew Lucas to rip out my entire wildlife garden because too many invasive plants had taken over. I had to make some choices about what plants could stay, and which ones had to go. In some cases, the invasive plants were […]
    Carole Sevilla Brown
  • Weird Weather and Winter Weeds May 13, 2013
    “I plowed the peas under,” said one of my farmer friends glumly at the market. “They weren’t doing anything but turning yellow.” The farmers in stalls on either side nodded. One does rabbits commercially, and has a garden rather than a farm, but she added “Lost all the broccoli too.” More nods all around. Unfortunate […]
    Ursula Vernon
  • Pondering New Residents in the Garden May 10, 2013
    Just when I think my home wildlife experiences can’t get any better, THEY DO!!!! What a week it was with the pond.  Four new entries on my wildlife life list.  Okay, aside from my Audubon checklist booklet, I don’t have a formal list that I write on. I pretty much keep track via my blog […]
    Loret T. Setters
  • Tried and True Native Perennials for Sun – SE Edition May 9, 2013
    The southeastern region of the US is blessed with some exceptional growing conditions, and the native plants that have always made it their home are rich in diversity. With a region that encompasses mountain tops and coastal plains, a variety of plants exists to satisfy every condition you could have in a garden. Yet we […]
    Ellen Honeycutt

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Book Thoughts: Grocery Gardening

~If you want to be incrementally better: Be competitive.

If you want to be exponentially better: Be cooperative.~

One of the things I love most about gardening is the way it draws people together. United by a common passion for starting, growing and using vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers we gardeners “speak the same language.” There’s not competition when we collaborate, but a meeting and sharing of mindsets and methods. My garden friends are intelligent, encouraging and engaging…and they’re fun!

The book Grocery Gardening is an embodiment of the wisdom that comes from such gardening relationships. Authors Jean Ann Van Krevelen, Amanda Thomsen, Theresa O’Connor and Robin Ripley have created a vivid and informative compilation of facts, tips, photos, recipes and more in their shared creation. What’s more wonderful is Jean Ann’s acknowledgement of an estimated 50,000 others who contributed,  ”… in one way or another to this huge undertaking.” Inspiring!

In an age of “every man for himself” it’s a privilege to read  (and enjoy!) something that was born from a cooperative effort! This wonderful book is not only reference-worthy but a worthy reminder of the beautiful results of sharing, communicating and working together. A most valuable lesson.

As for the book itself, it’s simply wonderful! With clear, concise advice on growing a myriad of favorite garden vegetables and fruits, helpful nutrition information for each variety and recipes that will make your mouth water it’s a must-have for everyone. (Yes, everyone, not just gardeners!) The dialogue is engaging and the authors’ personal notes scattered throughout the pages are clever and funny. Grocery Gardening has personality! Treat yourself to a copy, you’ll be happy you did. I am!

February 17th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized

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