Book Review: My Garden
Karen Do you want to encourage “thinking outside the box”? Do you want the help a young child’s imagination soar? Do you want to inspire love for nature and gardening? Well,…
Book Review: Rocks, Dirt, Worms, and Weeds
Helping children appreciate the wonder of nature and the merits of gardening is a long lasting legacy parents and grandparents can pass on to their children and grandchildren. Jeff Hutton’s…
Book Review: Roots, Shoots, Buckets, & Boots: Gardening Together with Children
One of the great pleasures in life is sharing the love of gardening with children. Most of them naturally like the idea of digging in the dirt and delight in…
Plant Profile: Gooseneck Loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides)
Native to moist soils of China and Japan, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial is a member of the primrose family, Primulaceae, that also includes cyclamen. It grows up to 3′ tall…
Plant Profile: Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina aka S. lanata)
Lamb’s ear is a herbaceous perennial native to Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, and is a member of the deadnettle family, Laminaceae, that also includes mint, basil, and beebalm. It forms…
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The many outstanding features of the Atlanta Botanical Garden are described.
Tips for Having Fun in the Garden with Preschoolers
Suggestions are made for sharing your garden with young children. Plants of special interest are listed and tips for making your garden more critter friendly are given.