Jan 16, 2026 | Postcards From Plants
This week on The Garden Lady it’s my great pleasure to have as my guest, Peter Del Tredici, horticulturalist, botanist, and author of my favorite weed identification book, Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast: A Field Guide. Our discussion is about how most...
Jan 12, 2026 | Love This!
I’m excited! My new book, Hydrangea Happiness, will be available at the end of April. I look forward to a spring, summer and fall filled with all types of book-related events. To get things kicked off I’ll be hosting a Virtual Book Launch Party on May...
Jan 10, 2026 | Postcards From Plants
See the first postcard from Paeonia here. On The Garden Lady on January 10th I interviewed Don Smith, a breeder of Itoh peonies. See the amazing flowers that he’s grown here.
Dec 20, 2025 | Postcards From Plants
A hint about improving your mood at the time of year when the nights are long: go outside at sunrise and sunset if you can. Admire the sky. Walk. Breath and be thankful.
Dec 13, 2025 | Postcards From Plants
No matter where you live, there is the opportunity to celebrate the seasons and appreciate how plants change from month to month.
Dec 6, 2025 | Postcards From Plants
For evergreen plants, it’s all about water retention, protection from sun-scald, and fluctuating temperatures. Some plants have shiny foliage, while others have scale-like structures that protect the plant from water-loss.