I don't rely on muscle power to dig, I use a sharp spade and I wear boots.

If someone says "You're not doing that right," hand him the shovel, sit and watch. That's the right way to garden.

When many plants are out of the picture in winter, it becomes clear that many of them should be pitched out. It's also much easier to do that before they come up and begin to talk to us.

Wood's not natural mulch for a woodland garden. Do you see forest trees shatter into a zillion pieces and fall? No. They fall, then decompose, then spread.

Low care is what we do while on our knees. Smart care is what makes the growing easier.

There are far too many self esteem problems in the world as it is. No sense taking on plant guilt, too.

Happiness comes from growing what thrives, not merely survives.