The new year always makes me restless, and I take it out on my garden. It has been warm-ish and … More
Author: Lisa Cobb
Public health nerd, gardener, mom, and bookworm blogging about the world of work.
Death Knell
The roses on the front porch have Witches Broom – or rose rosette disease – caused by a virus carried … More
Little cottage
A day in mid-May
A Year Later
A year ago the sewage pipe burst and I lost my front garden. A garden is back – different garden, … More
A garden cat
This handsome dude has claimed the front garden for his own. I’m honored. Noah calls him Amigo, and Amigo licks … More
On the other hand…
The back yard doesn’t look too bad! I think I’ll just ignore the raw clay pit that is the front … More
Oh, Sewage
So the 65 year old sewer pipe fell apart, spewing crap into the basement. But that wasn’t the bad part. … More
Apple Blossoms
One morning in April a few years ago I was overcome by the scent of Apple blossoms. How did I … More
Basil Under Glass
Last weekend I took my mom to the American Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale at George Washington’s old country digs, … More
A Gardener's Lot 