Author Archives: J. F. Booth

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About J. F. Booth

I am a writer and educator.

A Final Chapter for Oscar & Opal Osprey

I’ve postponed writing this update on our old friends, the Naval Academy Osprey, Oscar & Opal. As you may recall, I’ve been observing this handsome couple since 2001. They have come and gone from nests on the 3rd and later … Continue reading

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Here’s the latest buzz:

Luring Pollinators to Our Gardens BY JANICE F. BOOTH  MAR. 05, 2022 Spring is on our doorsteps and wisps of delights-to-come are floating through our gardens and with some of these March winds, racing through. And we’re often gladdened now by … Continue reading

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4 Tasks to Keep your Houseplants Looking Great

BY JANICE F. BOOTH  FEB. 12, 2022 Winter is well and truly ensconced, and, if you’re lucky, you may be packing up for some days in a warmer clime. But, before you leave, or if you’re settling in for a cozy … Continue reading

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Ridding the Garden of Invasive Species

“You’re Not Welcome Here”: BY JANICE F. BOOTH JAN. 12, 2022 With a new year before us, you may be organizing, clearing out the detritus that collects in closets, desk drawers, and cupboards. Let me suggest that while you’re in this … Continue reading

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My December column for What’s Up? Magazine

Inspirations: Great Gardens in Great Art BY JANICE F. BOOTH DEC. 20, 2021 Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s Terrace and Garden of an Italian Villa (c. 1762–1763) With the holiday events whirling around us like colored lights from a sparkler, I thought I might … Continue reading

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