May 8, 2026 Henry Baker, Emil Christian Hansen, Gustave Flaubert, The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng, and Maurice Sendak

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Mother's Day is this Sunday.

And if you're a gardener, you've probably had the experience of someone you love showing up with a plant you don't love.

It happens every year.

The intention is beautiful.

The plant is not what you'd choose.

So years ago, I started doing something different with my kids.

Before Mother's Day, I'd send them to the garden center with an assignment.

I'd say, bring me back two…