May 10, 2025 | Postcards From Plants
Sometimes people wonder why some of their shrubs and trees have produced leaves in the spring while others have not. Often, they worry that a plant that hasn’t broken dormancy yet is dead. While sometimes it is true that a branch or an entire plant has died and...
May 2, 2025 | Postcards From Plants
Today’s postcard reminds us that whether it’s to our liking or not, it’s a good policy to not make an enemy of the weather. And if we’re talking about a stretch of rainy days, it’s really not a good idea to complain, since we depend on...
Apr 26, 2025 | Gardens, Postcards From Plants
This afternoon on The Garden Lady I will be interviewing Isabel Branstrom Product Development Manager for PanAmerican Seed, about Kitchen Minis™ We’ll be talking about growing smaller vegetables in containers. These plants are not only good for people who...
Apr 18, 2025 | Postcards From Plants, Uncategorized
The common lilac varieties can grow 10 to 15 feet tall and wide, so place them where they can grow large. Lilacs make a good addition to a mixed shrub border in full sun. If a lilac is in too much shade it won’t flower well. Some varieties are prone to powdery...
