Garden Notes

In the first few months of the yearthat time between the hectic holiday season and busy spring gardeningI like to sit in a comfortable chair with a cup of something warm to drink next to a stack of good books.

Baby, it's cold outside! The winter, though mild when comparing the season with the rest of the country, further complicates life for those facing hunger, food scarcity, and food insecurity. For our community, the St. Joseph's-Jerry Roek Memorial Garden addresses hunger and food insecurity.

Moss. Friend or foe in the garden? It depends. Moss on a rooftop is not a welcome site for a homeowner. For some gardeners, moss is a delicate plant that provides serenity and beauty in a landscaped garden.

Maintaining 27,000 trees and planning additional plantings is no small task.

As both a Mindfulness Meditation teacher and a Master Gardener, I am sometimes asked if gardening is like meditation, and I always answer that it can be. Mindfulness is paying careful attention to the present moment in a kind and non-judgmental way.