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Blues, birds, and a blooming agave

March 23, 2026 Texas bluebonnets may be scant this year on roadsides and in fields due to the drought. But I’ve seen pretty patches here...

How to Stop Alliums from Taking Over Your Garden

One of the best qualities of alliums is their tough, prolific, hard-to-kill nature. One of the worst qualities is their tough, prolific, hard-to-kill nature. It...

Good Neighbors: Julia Lucey art at Wally Workman Gallery

March 28, 2026 Whenever mixed-media artist Julia Lucey has a show at Austin’s Wally Workman GalleryI make time to go. I enjoy Lucey’s colorful, nature-centric...

20 years of blogging and a new chapter begins

March 30, 2026 Digging turned 20 years old on Valentine’s Day. Two decades is a long time to devote to a daily or weekly practice,...

7 Fast-Growing Privacy Trees That Won’t Take Over Your Yard

Most people looking for privacy trees run into the same problem. The ones that grow fast tend to get enormous and the ones that...

A Sweet Garden Party Treat: Edible Flower Lollipops

I originally made this batch of edible flower lollipops as favours for a floral-themed birthday party for a toddler. The guests were amazed by...

Juniper & Elderberry Braised Short Ribs: The Ultimate Modern Spin On A Classic

Eating wild food is a radical act of remembering and honoring our shared heritage. This delicious short ribs recipe utilizes foraged juniper berries for...

Healthy Soil is Just A Test Away

Testing soil in your garden is the first step to a more bountiful harvest. It’s not as hard as you might imagine — simply...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...