Author Archives: J. F. Booth

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About J. F. Booth

I am a writer and educator.

Invasive Plants Are Coming! Prepare!

Posted on August 5, 2024 by J. F. Booth

by Janice F. Booth  Jun. 04, 2024 Okay, I know we don’t need more stress right now. Our gardens are our stress-relievers, our source of peace in a world of struggles. I hate to interject a “call to arms,” but attention must … Continue reading →

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Protecting the Pollinators In Your Garden

Posted on August 5, 2024 by J. F. Booth

by Janice F. Booth published May 2024 A few precautions to help the birds, bees, butterflies, and bugs in your garden. Pollinators are an essential part of our garden’s success. Seventy-five percent of all plants depend on pollinators. We’re all … Continue reading →

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Crossroads Poetry & Micro-Fiction Finalist

Posted on July 16, 2024 by J. F. Booth

I am honored to be one of the 10 finalists in the ESWA Crossroads Poetry & Micro Fiction Contest. I will be reading my poem on Zoom on July 25th at 7:30pm. If you’re free, I’d love to see you … Continue reading →

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Useful & Fun Tools for Gardeners

Posted on June 27, 2024 by J. F. Booth

BY JANICE F. BOOTH  APR. 09, 2024 During the Pandemic, approximately 18 million people took up gardening. Now, more than half of American families are involved, to some degree, with their gardens. It’s estimated that last year we spent $48 billion … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Spring’s Showers

Posted on June 19, 2024 by J. F. Booth

JANICE F. BOOTH  MAR. 09, 2024 Expand Managing waterflow and run-off in our gardens Maryland’s weather seems to grow more volatile, with more frequent heavy storms of wind and rain. Periods of drought also prevailed here in early 2023. Thus, … Continue reading →

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