Voices & Series:

I have watched from afar as Gary and Gloria Jones’ gardens developed over the past ten years. Several weeks ago, as I drove past, I noticed a bank of new plantings—lush, healthy coral bells—roadside, in front of their chain link fence. I love coral bells—we have several varieties in our garden—and I knew I just had to stop. Gary was out mowing, and I circled around the block, pulled into their driveway and stepped out of the car. I introduced myself, gave Gary my best “so nice to meet you...