Hey, Gardener! Leave them bugs alone!
Pink Floyd Do you remember the Pink Floyd song that included the line: “Hey! Teachers! Leave Them Kids Alone!” Well, I do – since I am of an age when…
Category: learning
Monarch Update, Mid-August
It’s been a little over two weeks since I made my last monarch update. We are just starting the time of year when the super generation is being born! This…
Ewww… You Gave me Cooties!
Are you old enough to remember the game Cooties? Have you ever made an origami cootie catcher? About a month ago, I was speaking to a group of students and…
A Wisconsin Perennial Garden in July
My husband and I have always lovingly cared for our yards. From a tiny condo outside Baltimore Maryland to the current 3 acre spread, our yard eventually takes on a…
Change
Personally, I like structure and regularity. I am a creature of habit to a great extent. But, lately, I decided to make a few changes. Today’s post will give you…
Oh, that odd English language, again. States of the word state.
The English Language In the English language, state is an odd word. Just look at this list of phrases: In what state do you live? He was in a depressed…
Passing on the School Garden Baton
School gardens are in my blood. I’ve been continually involved in planning, planting, and caring for school gardens since 2004! Fifteen years! Wow, that is a long time! And, more…
Poetry Friday: Poetic Advice
Earlier this week I got the chance to hear a spoken word poet by the name of Chris James. He was the speaker selected to address the winners of the…
