By Skip Richter Contributing Editor I love soil! My affections for soil go way back to the smell of freshly turned earth in our family garden, and mashing red South Texas clay loam soil in my hands to form the walls and ceilings of…
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By Vicki Blachman Contributing Writer Ever wonder what the word “easy” means to a gardener? When you think about it, these are the folks who consider hard work their favorite way to relax and have fun. So what would “easy” plants look like? After…
By Suzanne Labry Contributing Writer While there are a few exceedingly tranquil souls out there who find mowing the grass to be a Zen-like experience, most of us would likely place lawn mowing in the chore category. If we add in edging, blowing/sweeping, watering, fertilizing…
By Mary Karish Contributing Writer Susan Portman wanted a challenging career and an opportunity to make a difference. She went to law school in the evenings while maintaining a full-time job, and eventually she became a successful attorney, earning handsome wages by working long hours…