Do you have a lemon or other type of citrus tree growing in your backyard? Chances are, if you live in California, the Southwest or Southeastern United States, you do or your neighbor does. While many people throughout the rest of…

Do you enjoy winter? I do. Surprisingly, the desert Southwest has definite seasons and winters can get cold with temps dipping into the 20s. Photo: Frost-damaged natal plum Unfortunately, the cold temperatures can wreak havoc…

Have you ever experienced your past intersecting with your present in unexpected ways? I have. The birth of my grandson a couple of weeks ago, led to some connections from my past that brought back memories. But before I talk about the…

Have you ever spent time looking forward to a big event and found that it seemed to take forever until it arrived? Well, it certainly was like that for me waiting for the birth of my daughter's first baby. (Warning - there is no gardening…

Do you love strawberries?I do.  In fact, it's my favorite type of fruit. One of my earliest memories is of the strawberry patch growing in my grandfather's garden in Frankfurt, Germany. We would visit them once a year for a month…

Did you enjoy eating leafy greens such as lettuce or spinach as a child?I would eat a little salad, with some needed prodding from my mother, but I didn't really enjoy it.  Now, I love lettuce of all kinds and like to use a variety when…

Do you have a favorite winter vegetable?I have a few, but cauliflower is near the top of the list. Cauliflower Harvest While I have had my struggles growing broccoli - its cousin, cauliflower grows very well in my garden. Every…

This gardening story is all about one particular rose bush which is located at our small family farm, affectionately called 'Double S Farms'.  I first posted this story about an overgrown, nameless rose 2 years ago. Since it…

Do you like to try new things?I do - especially in the garden. I'm always on the lookout for new vegetables to try out, including some heirloom varieties, which aren't technically new. One year, I tried growing 'container corn'.  You…