Monthly Archives: August 2015

Becoming a gardener (or a writer) – someone who learns

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Joanne Toft

“To become a gardener means to try, to fail, to stubbornly plug away at something, to endure serious disappointments and small triumphs that encourage you to try and fail again. But it means, above all, perking up your ears, sniffing, … Continue reading →

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Bumble Bees that are not Bumbles Bees – compare and contrast

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Joanne Toft

It is a perfect day – the sun is shining, there is a cool breeze and my grass is growing like crazy. So I pulled out the power mower and pulled the cord. It roared to life and we were … Continue reading →

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Bees and More Bees

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Joanne Toft

I am a gardener. I am an organic gardener. I garden in the middle of a large city. It is a wonderful thing to do. On a glorious morning like today – sunny, cool fresh air, dew covered grass – … Continue reading →

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