I was at the garden center of a Home Depot one afternoon, hovering by the shade-tolerant plants, when a woman investigating the hostas turned to me and said, “I’ve always said that if you have to buy hostas, you need more friends — but oh well, here I am anyway!” I laughed, … [Read more...] about Rooted In Memory
Home Improvements
Bring Nature Closer
After an especially cold and snowy winter, spring beckons us outside. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which … [Read more...] about Bring Nature Closer
Building A Backyard Addition: Smart, Accessible, And Perfect For A Loved One
When Robin Wagoner’s larger-than-life father was diagnosed with cancer at 76, a shell game of living arrangements began. Within three months of his diagnosis, her father, the rock of the family, would pass—and everything her family knew to be true about home would forever … [Read more...] about Building A Backyard Addition: Smart, Accessible, And Perfect For A Loved One
Invite Nature To Your Doorstep
After an especially cold and snowy winter, spring beckons us outside. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which … [Read more...] about Invite Nature To Your Doorstep
Garden Journal: A Clear View
Are your blinds open right now? Or perhaps the better question is: if they aren’t, do you want them to be? I’ve spent most of my life in a blind-less, curtain-less utopia. This privilege comes from living on a few acres, where the only sign of my neighbors is the faint glow of … [Read more...] about Garden Journal: A Clear View