Opinion
Welcome to my opinion page. We all have opinions—some really good ones, some questionable—and this is where I plant the ones that might ruffle a few leaves. I’m not here to stir up anger or pick fights, but like everyone else, I do have strong views about gardening, and this is where I’m choosing to share them.
Comments will always be open, although I ask that they be kept clean and respectful. I promise I'll strive to do the same.
One of the reasons I'm choosing to publish this particular page is to get some different views out there. Looking at online gardening forums, you always seem to run into the same arguments, and the responses heat up too quickly. There never seems to be enough room to really say what needs to be said—or at least what I want to say.
So keep an open mind and read through the articles. Voice your own opinion at the end—I'm always happy to have a one-on-one conversation about anything posted here.
Start Here: The Invasive Series
Four essays, one big question: What do we really mean by “native”? This series walks through definitions, contradictions, case studies, and the emotional noise behind the debate. Whether you’re a purist, a pragmatist, or just plant-curious, there’s something here worth chewing on.
A long‑view look at our definitions and how things have come about.
A real‑world case study.
The bridge showing how even native species can behave aggressively.
A rant‑flavored dive into the native vs. non‑native noise — why the “native purity” debate is stuck in the mud, and the moment I finally say the quiet part out loud.
Of course, once you’ve finished debating which plants belong on the "naughty list," there’s still the rest of the yard to manage. Here are a few more slightly opinionated articles that are just as essential to a well-rounded garden conversation.
Ever wonder why it seems like the bulk of gardeners, even more experienced ones, just want to talk about the "pretty flowers"? I do all the time...
Hot‑button garden topics never die, but our reactions don’t have to be battles. A neighborly take on answering questions without turning up the heat.
We all know we need the birds and the bees, but how much do we actually require them?
If you’re still waiting for Easter to tell you when to plant, you might be losing five weeks of growing time. Let’s talk about why this myth needs composting.
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