Author Archives: J. F. Booth

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About J. F. Booth

I am a writer and educator.

Mark your calendar: STILL SINGING: 6 Women Poets – a reading October 26th at 6pm to launch our new collection!

Friends, if you’re in Annapolis on October 26th please consider joining me and fellow poets for a free reading from our 2nd collection of poems, STILL SINGING: 6 Women Poets. The reading is at Old Fox Books on Maryland Ave. … Continue reading

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Invasive Plants Are Coming! Prepare!

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

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

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

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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