“When they’re black and shiny, they’re edible. It’s a mild flavor, but something you could survive on.” I am discriminating in my choice of which…
The Hardest Question “How often should I water my plants? When do I give them a drink?” The answers are so many, here’s a…
Around the same time I was planning this summer’s family vacation, Nature to You launched a library program titled “Portable Plants”. I wondered: What if…
My cat Picacho (named for the Peak, near where he found his way into my life) used to beg for carrot tops. And spinach. Broccoli…
I work on Saturdays, around here a day for community and family events. I have arrived late from work to a birthday party, abuzz with…
Fall is coming to a close. Cold mornings really arrived, the days are cool and clear. Easy. I had been away from the Marana Community…
“Mom, there’s a baby bird over here,” calmly called Kid 1 from across the backyard. I admit conflicting feelings of wanting to help the dove…
It’s the last day of May. I can expect each Tucson afternoon to hit 100 degrees F, or close enough. It’s a good time to…
I was talking to little lettuce plants on a comfortable Saturday morning in my backyard. I had made a couple trips back and forth from…
Winter rain is Gentle, lyrical Settling in Creosote-scented like summer More mint-flavored as I sip herbal tea inside Winter rain is Welcomed Walked in, played…