The Mysterious Garden Muse

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Fairies in the Flowers “Sunlight fades, stars appear, garden fairies gather here.” – Unknown Got Dirt? Getting down and dirty is half the fun of gardening, but how well do you know your soil? Sticks and Bones "Gardeners and crime writers have quite a lot in common, not the least that they are both fond of a good plot." – attributed to Royal Horticultural Society member Jane Bowden, writing as Avon Curry. Friday Five: 5 Books for Budding Gardeners (at $10 or Less!) There was a time when I was more interested in pretty pictures of flowers than the real thing. Being a girly girl, digging in the dirt just seemed gross to me. But I grew up to be a lot more interested in snakes and snails and puppy dogs (tails and all) than in cooking with sugars and spice. Now, I’m always keeping an eye out for fun garden-related books for kids. A Rose is a Rose, But Not Necessarily a Romance With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, roses are everywhere. Roses aren’t just on Hallmark cards a

JANE K. CLELAND and LAURA CALDWELL are visiting the Mystery Book Club in November to talk about their books. Join us!