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.
Nov 29, 2025 | Postcards From Plants
Most information you find about the holiday Cyclamen plants tells you not to water from above because you might get “crown rot.” Personally, I have never found this to be the case if I water the plant really well and then wait to water again when...
