Sean Conway

The exuberance of summer is beginning to fade. Days are getting shorter and nights much cooler. I am not the only one noticing the change; my garden now requires much...

It's not so much the heat -- it's the humidity. You hear that clich (c) a lot at this time of year, but for me it took on added significance...

By the time the dog days of summer arrive, the garden can start to look just like the rest of us feel: tired, worn out and longing for a bit...

By the time the Dog Days of summer arrive, the garden can start to look just like the rest of us feel. Tired, worn out and longing for a bit...

Depending on where you live, chances are good that you have had to endure days of sweltering heat and lack of rain these past few weeks. The heat wave has...

Anyone with school-age children knows that boredom can often attack in the midst of summer. Hearing "I'm bored" or "There's nothing to do" is the parental equivalent of nails on...

Anyone with school-aged children knows that soon after their child's first blissful week at home ends, boredom begins to set in. The dreaded "I'm bored" or "There's nothing to do"...

In the month of June, the amount of daylight is almost at its peak and temperatures begin to warm up, especially in the evening. This combination of events results in...

A fountain makes a wonderful addition to a garden. There are many styles on the market: A DIY store can offer many choices, but if you're handy, it can also...

The sound of running water is soothing to the mind and the spirit. It relaxes you, but also masks the intrusion of unwanted street noise, overhead airplane traffic and the...