Category Archives: Nature

V E R S E and I M A G E

Posted on April 17, 2026 by J. F. Booth

being and becoming My poem, “Blue Spaces” appears today on Griffin Poetry’s web site as part of the Earth Day (every day) honoring of our planet. A poem by fellow Songster, Natalie Canavor appears on the site as well. ❀ … Continue reading →

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Movin’ & Shakin’: Hints for Expanding Your Garden

Posted on October 23, 2025 by J. F. Booth

With autumn slipping into our consciousness, we gardeners sometimes examine our gardens for ways to make things even lovelier next season. Let me suggest three useful activities—moving shrubs and plants for optimum beauty, and two simple methods for creating new … Continue reading →

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Closing the Buffet: Deer Resistant Planting

Posted on October 23, 2025 by J. F. Booth

Expand It’s estimated that there are approximately 200,000 to 250,000 white tail deer in Maryland according to the Department of Natural Resources; that’s approximately 20 deer per acre. (No, that doesn’t mean there are 20 deer lurking in your garden. … Continue reading →

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5 Poems on The Nature of Our Times website

Posted on December 6, 2024 by J. F. Booth

It seems I’m being showered with lovely Holiday surprises. 5 of my poems have been accepted for inclusion on the website of THE NATURE OF OUR TIMES, in the company of such renowned poets as Jane Hirshfield and Terri Glass. … Continue reading →

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Moonbeam Gardens:

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

Seeing Our Gardens in a Different Light by Janice F. Booth  Jul. 05, 2024 Expand We’re all a bit overheated now that summer has settled in. We wilt when we spend much time outside during the day, and our gardens are … Continue reading →

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