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A Comparison of Planting Apps and 2021 Goals

  Hello from the Garden, Today I am thinking about what it means to be the reluctant greenthumb and how I can make myself a better, more successful gardener. When I say I am a reluctant greenthumb, I usually mean I am an eager plant collector that likes to bring new and beautiful plants into my home and then I just cross my fingers and hope that things go well. I should also admit I am a total flake when it comes to most things. “Out of sight, out of mind” could be my mantra. I am easily distracted by projects and I can become hyper focused on a subject and lose track of time and daily activities. This works great for my job where my focus is needed to find errors and work to find solutions but not so much around my house. My dog Buddy has learned to forgive me and has found a very good whine that reminds me he needs a walk.  The same goes for my garden. My plants are patient but they do need watered, especially as the thermostat starts to inch its way up to 100 degrees in Tex...

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