I’m not new to this game of writing about controversial topics online. As writer at the now-defunct EarthFirst, tackling global warming denial and Sarah Palin’s verbal diarrhea, I saw some epic trolling. I’ve always been sensitive, so I had to develop a thick skin – fast. I put myself out there, people are bound to disagree and sometimes they feel REALLY strongly about it – and that’s okay. We have diverging opinions. It happens, it’s generally a good thing, and I’m all for civil discussion.

However I have to draw the line at personal attacks and the kind of sexism and anti-gardening-ism that came up in this case. I realize that being interested in gardening entirely erases any credibility that a writer might have, but that doesn’t mean you have to call me ignorant. I mean, really! This anti-gardener sentiment has got to stop.