Author Matt Suwak

I've been working outdoors for so long now that I can't work inside. Seriously. I mean, between writing that sentence and this one I had to pop my head out the front door just to get a breath of fresh air. Most...

Most of us were introduced to bonsai trees in The Karate Kid, and I'm no exception to that. It's an iconic scene in a spectacular movie when young Danny LaRusso is introduced to the calming and meditative pract...

One of my top five favorite hobbies is ignoring the responsibilities of the impending week. I'm not shy about admitting that on Sunday nights I'm about a six-pack deep and burning my candle on both ends. Usu...

We went through a few bad ass winter storms here in the Northeast over the past few weeks. I was one of those idiots running in the snowstorm and tromping around hiking trails to soak it all up. Something about...

This starts with a snowstorm. It was a recent one, the big and unexpected snowstorm that bombarded the northeast during the end of February. About six hours into the snowfall I realized it wasn't going to en...

During the day I pay the bills by gardening and landscaping in Philadelphia. It's a good gig for me, mostly because I can grow out my beard and spend my entire day outdoors. Add some hard labor and creative pro...

The problem with plants is that one is never enough. Once you've got one, it suddenly looks lonely without a partner, so you add a second to the collection. Next you notice the bedroom sure looks nice with thos...

I’m not a Philadelphia native, but holy shit do I get a surge of Philly pride when I walk down the streets during this NFL playoff season. It’s amazing to see literal swarms of fans wearing their Philadelphia E...

It was a balmy winter day in Philadelphia when I decided I'd had enough of balmy winter days. I threw on an extra flannel, packed my water bottle and camera, and headed out the door. I knew exactly where I want...