Strolling Through Dublin’s Oldest Park
I took a stroll through Dublin’s oldest public park and the surrounding residential area on the last day of 2025. We...
Gardening is a lifelong journey of learning, experimenting, and growing. At The Woman’s Workbench, we share what we’re discovering — from how-tos and planting ideas to stories from our community. But this isn’t just our space, it’s yours too. We’d love to see your gardens and hear your thoughts, opinions, and perspectives along the way
Tagged'Dear Ruth' ColumnFlower GardensGarden PlanningHouseplantsHow-To ProjectsIndoor GardeningPlant Ideas & InfoPresenting "The Curious Gardener"Recipesseed startingSeedsSpring ProjectsStrong Women Building A Gentle WorldTools & Techniques
Happy New Year! It's time to buy seeds!
The holidays are over, and while I’m looking forward to hibernating just a bit, my gardener’s mind never truly shuts ...
Understanding Seed Choices by Horticulturist Lori...
We asked Lorin Nielsen, Head Horticulturist at Epic Gardening and Botanical Interests, to shed some light on some of ...
5 Must Haves for the Houseplant Gardener
We're all houseplant gardeners at this time of year. Some of our houseplants are outdoor plants during the warmer mon...
Create A Living Ornament for your Tree
I got the idea for my living ornaments from a magazine called "State-By-State Gardening," whose author, Lisa Eldred...
To Grow Paperwhites That Won't Flop Over, A N...
We first published this article in 2013, and we have been republishing it every year since! A problem with paperwhit...
Tips On Growing Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors
Amaryllis bulbs that are bought from bulb growers come with instructions, but here are a few tips and 'reasons why' t...
Learn to Make Paper Ornaments For the Holidays Wi...
I love making paper ornaments for decorating gifts or hanging on the tree, so I often check Pinterest for new ideas. ...
Putting My Garden to Bed in the Fall
Every fall at about this time I put my Zone 6 garden to bed for the winter. Here are the 8 most important things I do...
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week An...
Every year the first full week in May is designated International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW). It was started by th...
Seed Starting Indoors: After Germination
By now most of us have seedlings that have germinated and will be planted outdoors in 4-6 weeks. Here's what you do w...
Learn More About Wood Chips And Mulch Before You ...
I buy wood chips and mulch in bulk form, and have them delivered early each season to a corner of my garden. After re...