I am a Southern gardener with way too much book learning and travel experiences to suit my laid-back style, so when I am home with my wife, daughter, and dogs, I work hard at relaxing and having as much fun as possible - with as little effort as practical.

When it comes to the "left brain" of horticulture science, I have my bases covered (see the Biostuff link). Plus, I had renowned landscape architect Rick Griffin design my garden spaces to allow me to enjoy my efforts year-round without a lot of huffing and puffing. It's an overstuffed cottage garden with lots of plants (both common and rare), and plenty of, er, "accessories."

When it comes to the "right brain" of just having a fun, pretty, and productive garden - with as little effort as possible - I am a charter member of the scattered tribe called "dirt gardeners" who plant what we like, where we like. Because we are opinionated REAL gardeners, some folks like us and our approach, others do not. (SHRUG)

Take a few minutes to browse around. E-mail me if you have some comments (keep 'em clean). Here's hoping you have fun in your own "guarded area" - your garden.

"Most gardeners are daunted, not dumb."

"Lightening up doesn't necessarily mean lowering your standards."

"I DO care what the neighbors think... it just doesn't MATTER!"

"Doesn't matter what you do, or how you do it, your neighbors are gonna talk about you ANYWAY."

"Life already has so many boundaries and pressures - why add more in the garden?"

"Salsa is good for your body; tomato gravy is for your Southern SOUL." (Plus, a little grease in the diet helps you slide through the humidity better.)

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