It is what I consider a miracle every year during late March and early April — the leafing-out of deciduous hardwoods that have been dormant and leafless all winter. Leaf buds of oaks, hickories, ...

While many green-clad folks were dancing and drinking green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, I was digging in the dirt. Some crazy bit of gardeners’ lore says you should plant peas on St. Patrick’s Day, and ...