Horticulture

IN GOOD TIME

LEARNING IS THE ESSENCE of growth, and growth is the essence of life. That’s why it’s so thrilling to learn new things, discover fresh ideas and expand our understandings. People who love plants and gardening can find a double thrill in learning from the ornamentals and edibles that grow as we care for them. In other words, as they grow, we grow.

Is it really true that we can learn something valuable about ourselves from our gardens and orchards? Well, I’ll tell you some stories.

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