Audrey is the author of the Thyme Will Tell mystery series from WaterBrook Press (Random House) and an e-book of humorous rural romances titled Love and Other Lunacies. In addition to digging up plots--both garden variety and novel--the former Master Gardener writes free articles on plant history and folklore for her Thyme Will Tell site and posts her photos at GardenPhotographs.net . Audrey also designs hay-seedy stuff and nonsense for her Rustic Ramblings Zazzle store, and indulges in mystery novels, apologetics, cryptic crosswords, old lace, beads, and Border Collies. Follow her on Google.
Why do hummingbirds fascinate us? Perhaps we can too easily identify with their frenetic lifestyle! Read More
Are your new seedlings biting the dust? Unless you take steps to prevent it, damping off disease can put a major damper on your seed-starting efforts. Read More
What 1980s doll deserves a second look? The China Doll plant can take you back and help you push forward with your houseplant collection. Read More
Have you noticed that the bugs are jumping ship? What does that mean for the rest of us? Declining insect populations have an impact on many parts of the ecological system. Read More
Want some flowers that will make your neighbors green with envy? Try unusual plants which have green blooms as well as green foliage. Read More
Where did hot chocolate come from? It wasn't so hot to begin with! Read More
If you can't find the houseplants you want, try growing them yourself from seed. Doing so will let you garden in the midst of winter. Read More
Is your Frosty Fern looking a bit pale around the gills after the holidays? Here are some hints on how to keep it healthy. Read More
Want to get some orchids cheap? Look for marked-down ones after Valentine's Day and other holidays. Read More
Can your Christmas rosemary survive the winter indoors? Or will it be just a remembrance by spring? Read More
Which Christmas cactus is the true Christmas cactus? And how do you keep yours in blooming health for next year? Read More
Yes, dahlias can grow on trees. It just takes them a daunting number of days to do so! Read More
Can wooly bear caterpillars really forecast the weather? They "bear" watching! Read More
Do you not have room for spring-blooming bulbs in your flowerbeds? Then plant them where nothing else will grow. Read More
Did you have too many cherry tomatoes this year? Here are a few suggestions on how to use up the extras next summer! Read More
We gardeners owe you more than you will know. You got us out of bedding out and into the natural look. Read More
What do angels, ivy, and Martha Washington have in common? They all are types of annual geranium whose acquaintance you will want to make Read More
Are you looking for a showy bouquet flower that is quick and easy to grow? Try glads to gladden your decor. Read More
What are spring tonic herbs? Plants such as dandelion and watercress reportedly give you that extra zap of nutrition you need to get you energized for spring. Read More
How did the Peace Rose become a piece of history? You might say it rose above all the rest! Read More
