I wanted to give a detailed description of my trip to Paris last month. Alas, with papers to write and books to read, I’ve lost the will. I will say however that is was incredible. Seeing family was great. We were pampered and well taken care of and the trip couldn’t have been any better...

You’ll have to excuse any delay in updating my blog this planting season. Long shifts and spotty internet are making it difficult. However, I have a backlog and will push them out whenever possible. This year has brought many changes and will result in some interesting projects in the year ahe...

Those who know me, know me well enough that when they hear me say “I will never plant another tree in my life”, I am clearly lying. I have been guilty of this repetition after almost every year of planting and come March, I begin anticipating the season ahead. Last year really should hav...