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!
Wolf Spiders and an Insect Safari
As I walk the fields on Cape Cod I often spot the perfectly round, wolf spider holes… My guest on The Garden Lady on June 6th was Margie Patlak, author of the delightful book, Insect Safari.
A Postcard from American Holly and Wildcrafted Garden Structures
On The Garden Lady on May 30th my guest was Jim Long, author of Wildcrafted Garden Structures. This book is filled with inspirations and instructions. Anytime I page through it I want to go out into the garden and make something!
A Postcard From Azalea Gall
This is the time when azalea gall shows up. It’s most common on the azaleas, but occasionally you’ll see it on other Rhododendrons. This is also the time to pinch or cut the new growth on azaleas to keep them thick and bushy. You can cut these new stems...