A Postcard From Repaired Pots
Terracotta pots are fairly easy to repair if you have a drill that can make holes on both pieces. Use wire or waxed cord like this one that I use. In my opinion, these repaired pots are even more attractive than a new container.
The Wishing Tree
We had a lovely, large purple leaf beech tree (Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’) that Dan and I planted in 2010. It grew beautifully, with one minor setback when a storm took down a nearby pitch pine that broke the current leader. The tree developed another one,...
A Postcard From Lavender
A Postcard from Mid-Summer Plants: Fertilizing?
A Postcard From Flowers Leading to Seeds
On The Garden Lady on the Fourth of July I featured several groups of four things to keep in mind when it comes to plants FOUR THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO PLANTS Photosynthesis — Converting light energy, water, and CO₂ into sugars (glucose) and oxygen. This is the...
A Postcard From Plants About the Myth of Sunlight and Water Drops
My Guest on The Garden Lady on June 27 was Mason Vollmer – his book made me want to plant spindle apple trees!
What to do With the Fallen Branches and Brush?
One of my goals when we moved to Poison Ivy Acres was to not have any organic matter leave the property. My desire was that all leaves, sticks and branches remain here. Pulled weeds and cut perennials are easy. They go into the large compost pile. But larger brush and...
A Postcard From Your Plants: Holes in Leaves
Do the leaves still look capable of photosynthesis? Would you say that you’re looking at “an acceptable level of damage?” If so, there isn’t a rush to treat, especially if what has caused the holes has come and gone. Mark some of the foliage...
A Postcard From June Roses
In many areas roses are at their peak in June. Clipping off the faded and finished flowers encourages new growth and more flowers later. Try not to get the foliage wet when watering. Enjoy!