Of all the plants people ask me to identify in a hushed voice, trying not to let others hear, it is poison ivy. It usually…
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Divide and conquer! Actually, just have more plants Fall is here, finally! And one of the most common questions I am asked is, “Is it…
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Do you feel it? The start of those crisp, cool mornings every once in a while. For those of us fall-is-our-favorite-season folks, we are counting…
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Have you ever heard the phrase “loving something to death?” Well, I am here to tell you we gardeners, with the best of intentions, do…
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No one appreciates the Greatest Generation more than me. Those folks who fought in the World Wars, came home, and got right back to work…
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A snag. Now, for those of us of a certain age that, might bring up two images. First, in the era of petroleum-based hosiery, a…
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August is here, and the school buses are out practicing their routes. While I am waiting for a new driver to negotiate this tight turn,…
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This droughty summer is starting to show its toll on more than just your water bill. The plants themselves are telling you — you just…
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We will be heading into watermelon season (locally grown) soon. But June and July belong to the berry season! There is nothing so bursting with…
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I don’t know about you, but after the Fourth of July, just like the stores, I start thinking fall. And although you may not see…
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