Spring is a busy time. Things are awakening after a long winter sleep, everyone is busy cleaning up the debris left behind, and growers of all types are gearing up for the start of the new growing season. This spring has been a bit rough, with the world in chaos. But...

As spring settles in, plants slowly emerge from the snow cover and we have a chance to assess their post-winter health. Based on what is observed, it is possible to determine their potential for the coming season. Damage or other signs that things are not entirely...

At present, we live in challenging times. We are faced with a global pandemic, which aside from the fear of getting sick (or getting someone else sick), is a serious bummer for our economy and our lifestyles. Part of the challenge is finding ways to stay engaged in...

“This is a crazy world that we live in.” That would include shocking events, catastrophes, personal challenges, stress, and anxiety. All of that is true. However, I think that this would have been something that I would have said 6 months or even 6 years ago and...

Horticulture vs. the New Normal The world has changed dramatically in just a few weeks and months due to the global pandemic. We went from thinking it might just be one of those concerning illnesses that happens elsewhere, to having it arrive directly into our lives....

Sometimes life throws a curveball at you. Occasionally, life’s pitching machine goes insane and throws everything at you, all at once. It can be unsettling, unnerving and demoralizing. On the other hand, it can also be energizing, exciting and interesting. I find my reaction to all of the changes that have come to me varies day to day.