Tag Archives: gardening

A Tour Of St. Vincent: Part One

Posted on October 15, 2019 by nathanalbright

On Sunday, which is a day or two ago as I write this depending on how you count this (I am really behind on my writing, sadly), a group of people, myself included, took a somewhat impromptu journey through the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 20 Best Garden Designs

Posted on September 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

20 Best Garden Designs, by Tim Newbury While I would not necessary think that these 20 garden designs in the book are necessarily the best ones I have ever seen (since I read a lot of books on gardens), I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Before & After Garden Makeovers

Posted on September 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

Before & After Garden Makeovers, by Vicki Webster and the editors of Sunset Books One of the more important aspects of gardening is having a sense of imagination.  All too often when it comes to the physical world, we see … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Edible Landscaping

Posted on September 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

Edible Landscaping:  Now You Can Have Your Gorgeous Garden And Eat It Too, by Rosalind Creasy When the author first wrote about edible gardening, it was apparently a rare idea for people who were interested in gardening to think about … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Gardening In The Northwest

Posted on April 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

Gardening In The Northwest, by the editors of Sunset Magazine And Sunset Books I have found it to be an immensely intriguing thing that the Northwest has so many regional guides on gardening.  Admittedly, I probably would have noticed other … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Rich Spot Of Earth

Posted on April 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

A Rich Spot Of Earth:  Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden At Monticello, by Peter J. Hatch This book has a somewhat complicated task that makes it enjoyable to read but also very intriguing to think about and ponder.  The book is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Northwest Cottage Garden

Posted on April 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Northwest Cottage Garden, by Andrew Schulman, with photographs by Jacqueline Koch From time to time I enjoy reading about gardening.  Although I am by no means good at dealing with plants–I seem to have inherited by mother’s black thumb … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sugar Snaps And Strawberries

Posted on August 28, 2018 by nathanalbright

Sugar Snaps And Strawberries: Simple Solutions For Creating Your Own Small-Space Edible Garden, by Andrea Bellamy This book was certain a great deal different than I thought it would be, but it wasn’t different in a bad way.  I thought … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The 50 Mile Bouquet

Posted on August 28, 2018 by nathanalbright

The 50 Mile Bouquet:  Seasonal, Local And Sustainable Flowers, by Debra Prinzing I must admit that this book had the potential to be of interest to me and failed at it somewhat miserably.  I happen to know quite a few … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Squirrel Proofing Your Home & Garden

Posted on May 19, 2018 by nathanalbright

Squirrel Proofing Your Home & Garden, by Rhonda Massingham Hart Despite the fact that squirrels can be somewhat annoying creatures, I must admit that I have generally been fond of squirrels because I appreciate their antics [1].  Nevertheless, squirrels are … Continue reading →

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