A few days ago, some of my friends and I were chatting about gardens. (Shocking, I know.) Specifically, I mentioned that I ne...

I don't know why, but I'm always pleasantly surprised—amazed, even—when I plant seeds directly in the garden......

Last week, I picked up a novel called The Magicians by Lev Grossman, thinking that this might be a fun read for our girlie. As I found it i...