On a frigid winter day, Mary Stone reflects on how tending houseplants mirrors tending our own hearts during times of change. From rescuing a root-bound money tree to troubleshooting a struggling fiddlehead fig, she offers practical tips on repotting, watering, and pest care — along with gentle reminders about patience, balance, and resilience. With fresh soil, proper light, and steady attention, growth can return, quietly and faithfully, in our homes and in our lives.

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Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer

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Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries.

It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about.

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