Today on The Garden Lady: A Postcard From Herbs
On August 9th we started The Garden Lady off with a postcard from Herbs. I spoke about adding more flower power to the garden in August, and answered listener’s calls.
Flower Power for Greater Good ~ The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
Growing a festival that supports nonprofits, promotes horticulture, and creates community. In the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival’s fifth year I knew the event was a success when one young woman visited my garden. She walked down my long driveway, past several...
A Postcard From Your Vegetable Garden
On The Garden Lady today I had a caller who was asking about where he could read about plant research and studies. I suggested Google Scholar (put in your search terms and see studies that were done on that topic) and Plants Do That.
A Postcard About Holes in Leaves and Flowers
Sometimes it’s worth treating a plant to avoid or stop holes in the leaves. For example, it’s a good idea to spray kale, broccoli and cabbage with either Bt or spinosad to prevent the white cabbage moth larvae from destroying your vegetables. And...
A Postcard From Fasciated Plants
Today’s card is about the fascinating phenomenon of fasciation.
David Sedaris and the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
How is David Sedaris connected to the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival? Well, those who are familiar with The Garden Lady know that I am all about the truth, as I see it, in the garden and out. So from the get go I need to admit that other than the fact that he’s appearing...
A Postcard From Rosa
The 2025 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
The 2025 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival is happening soon! Ten days of open private gardens…over 100 this year. Special events Cape-wide. Learn, explore, create, and be entertained as we celebrate the summer gardens on Cape Cod. See all of the events, read...