gardening

The Up and Down of Things

The Up and Down of Things

An Ode to May messily meandering maimed and misunderstood oh you monstrosity of a month Ah, yes, written during the down-of-things. The upside of May is found in Jamaica Kincaid’s book, My Garden (Book):   “The month of May comes on suddenly and moves along swiftly, and each day pleasure after pleasure is flung before…

Gardening and Growing a Life

Gardening and Growing a Life

Last year I learned how helpful it is to belong to a community of writers, and decided to apply this wisdom to my gardening as well. I recommend such groups for whatever interests you have, especially if your friends and family do not share your passion. You can spare yourself their glaze-eyed looks and desperate…