Burton Johnson describes Hosta House as “a shady business”. But unlike other shady operations, which require stealth and evasive practices to elude the authorities, this shady business is actually legal. Johnson grows and sells ornamental shade plants called hostas. Johnson then suggests we visit a garden he created for his neighbor Spencer F. Eccles. He says we can see that … [Read more...]
Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Now that your soil is ready to go, what are you going to plant? Growing your own veggies is an incredibly rewarding experience, plus it can save you some money! If you’re a beginning gardener, it’s good to remember that some veggies are easier to grow than others, but the best way to learn how to garden is to just do it—failure can be the best teacher, and it can be fun! W … [Read more...]