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!