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From Straight Rows to Tangles
Embracing the Disarray of Late Summer In the early days of spring, it is easy to dream in straight lines. We map out pristine nursery…
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The Tools and the Craftsman
On Being Sharpened for Service I spent some time recently in the shop, going through the “TO-DO” list. At the top of that list was…
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Washing The Slate
How Water Shapes the Landscape—And Our Inner Geography “Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalm51:7 January does not ask us to begin…
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Searing September Gardening
As the scorching summer heat begins to wane, September ushers in a new season of opportunity for gardeners in South Central Texas. The slightly milder…
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When Too Much of a Good Thing Turns Bad
In the last post, I spoke of the great and wonderful facts about nitrogen, but (as the wisdom goes) everything in moderation. Nitrogen is essential…
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Go Out And Plant Joy
From Seed to Community: Building a Thriving Community Garden The idea of a community garden is a beautiful one: a shared space where neighbors come…
