Benjamin FutaA Pop Music Playlist to Catalyze a Landscape RevolutionGardening is the slowest of the performing arts. Often the music of a compelling performance is as much a character as any human.12 min read·Mar 24, 2021----
Benjamin FutaLet’s Finally Embrace the Culture in HorticultureHow can reflecting on the one-year anniversary of pandemic change how we think and talk about our gardens?5 min read·Mar 13, 2021----
Benjamin FutaA Killer Instinct Matters in GardeningAs a kid learning to garden in northern Indiana, I never met a plant I didn’t like. I propagated random and ubiquitous things (remember…6 min read·Mar 9, 2021----
Benjamin FutaFive Tools for Overcoming Compulsive Plant AcquisitionDo you find yourself bringing home more plants than you have room to grow? You’re not alone.6 min read·Feb 7, 2021--1--1
Benjamin FutaWhy I’m Changing How I Garden This YearImagine the collective impact we gardeners could have in our communities when we look and act beyond our own plots.6 min read·Feb 3, 2021----
Benjamin FutaUnleashing Creativity in Garden DesignLearning how to unleash your creativity in gardening will build your horticultural confidence. Here are seven habits that work for me.4 min read·Jan 25, 2021----
Benjamin FutaFailure, Forgiveness, and GardeningGardens have superpowers. They can help us break cycles of negativity and put some healthy distance between our identity and our feelings.4 min read·Jan 18, 2021----
Benjamin FutaNurturing New GardenersOne of the bright spots that came from 2020 is the number of people who spent more time gardening. How will we nurture these new gardeners?4 min read·Jan 11, 2021----
Benjamin FutaWhy You Should Keep Gardening in 2021Did you take up gardening for the first time in 2020? Here are five reasons (and then some) to keep gardening this year and beyond.3 min read·Jan 5, 2021----
