Gardening: Get your cold frame ready

It’s that time of the year to start thinking about using your cold frame. Last week, with the help of my students, we assembled my larger cold frame by placing it on top of an existing raised bed. The 4’x 8’ structure is covered with double plated glass, and insulated with 2” Styrofoam, which protects […]

My Friends and I Bought an Island – Tynan

Via Tynan: As long as I’ve remembered, I’ve wanted to buy a private island. Having a random patch of land somewhere holds almost no appeal, but an island is totally different. An island is like your own little country, with complete control of everything within its borders. Check out his new island and story — […]

7/17 Art: Dale Chihuly

Summer Sun, Dale Chihuly, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2010

10/3 Art: Meditating Monks at Pongour Falls