From Head to Toe: Everything You Need to Garden Safely
Given how many times my girlfriend has to repeat herself, I think I’ve lost some of my hearing! It’s probablyContinue Reading
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Growing Root Vegetables… on a Balcony!
Yes, it’s satisfying to grow tomatoes and basil on a city balcony. But there comes a time in life whenContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Crabapple Trees, Northern Grasses, and Rhododendrons
Do Apple Trees and Crabapple Trees Crossbreed? Question We have two apple trees, but would like to cut one down.Continue Reading
Confessions of a Ragweed Grower: Allergies in the Garden
I am lucky enough not to have any allergies. Zero. Nada. My nose never runs in the spring, my eyesContinue Reading
Dividing Perennials: A Necessary Evil?
Many gardening books emphasize the importance of dividing your perennials according to a specific schedule. For each variety described, theyContinue Reading
How to Make Your Orchids Bloom Again: Patience and Know-How
As soon as our orchid stops flowering, we start to hope again… But the arrival of the next bloom isContinue Reading
When Labelmania Gets You in Its Clutches
I confess! I am a label addict! In my eyes, there is nothing more beautiful than a flower bed withContinue Reading
Garden Clubs: Sow Nature, Reap Community
If you read this blog regularly, especially my articles, you probably know that I have a special connection to gardenContinue Reading
Tiarellas for the Shade Garden!
By Julie Boudreau I know I’ve already said that primroses, oaks, walking irises, alpines, rhododendrons, hellebores and fritillaries are myContinue Reading
Pelargonium ‘Alexandre’: A Creation Born of Passion and Perseverance
Some plants have a much richer history than their appearance would suggest. This is the case with Pelargonium ‘Alexandre’, a new varietyContinue Reading