Written By Teresa Howell | My friend Dixie made me a gift of two grape vines, and a few days later, she stopped by to check up on them. Dixie is a teacher, and realizes the importance of monitoring a wayward pupil. She approved my efforts, and we moved to the shade for a chat. “You know,” she said, “you could use some support. I recommend panty hose. They’ll keep things up where they belong.” “Nobody wears pantyhose these days,” I countered. “Don’t worry,” she … [Read more...]

“A Rough Patch” Written By Teresa Howell | My sister Beth and I were discussing how much more difficult some gardening chores seemed to be on our backs these last few years, when she offered what I thought was a non-sequitur. “Maybe you should try a raised bed,” she suggested. “I got over that mattress-on-the-floor thing years ago,” I said. “Besides, sleeping doesn’t bother me. Weeding does.” “Raised beds are for plants,” she explained. “They make gardening … [Read more...]