- Adrian Higgins
- Columnist
Adrian Higgins has been writing about the intersection of gardening and life for more than 25 years, and joined the Post in 1994. He is the author of several books, including the “Washington Post Garden Book” and “Chanticleer, a Pleasure Garden.”
Power lines and the urban forest
COLUMN | When power lines and trees compete for space, it usually ends poorly for the trees. One arborist says it doesn’t have to.
Trees: Beware of the mulch volcano
While Adrian is away, the Post staff chose some of his best pieces to share. Here is one from 2009.
First lady Michelle Obama cheers on home-grown nutrition
In a new book, Michelle Obama champions vegetable gardens and healthy food. Her food and exercise initiatives have garnered supporters who say she’s helping combat America’s obesity epidemic — and some detractors.
The ant: A gardener’s friend, an artist’s muse
While Adrian is away, the Post staff chose some of his best pieces to share. Here is one from 2010.
- What’s so bad about a mouse outside the house?
- Down in the weeds, root first and ask questions later
- The return of the lily
- How a Silver Spring garden was rescued after its owner’s death
- How to nurture your garden in the spring
- What type of tomato grower are you?
- Growing tomato plants: A primer
- Beware the D.C. garden thief, still at large
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