I Love Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’
Imagine: You love a few plants that make your summer garden come alive with a perennial that pops. And you also like a flower that turns a run-of-the-mill bouquet into a “WOW!” arrangement. That’s why you planted the ‘Big Blue’ Eryngium and plan to use it in your best...
An Author’s Holiday Gift List
All authors should post a holiday gift list on their blogs. Why? Well, first of all it helps people out. Many are flummoxed about what to get for their family and friends for the holidays, and they are naturally turning to the internet for suggestions. Secondly, the...
Happy Thanksgiving
I Love The ‘Climbing America’ Rose
Imagine: There’s a sunny side of your house or shed that really could use some greenery and flowers to soften the space. You’ve dreamed about growing roses up a trellis in these spots but you’ve always heard that roses are difficult. You’re not a fussy,...
Comfort Food: Leeks, Potatoes and Kale
I am still harvesting leeks, kale, broccoli, chard, and carrots from the garden so needless to say, many meals revolve around these veggies. Last night I needed comfort food, and for me that means garden produce and, if available, potatoes. We have a variety of...
Gifts For Everyone On Your List
St. Lynn’s is the New St. Nick! Thoughtful gifts from St. Lynn’s Press for everyone on your list… For Your Parents It seems like they have everything, but do they have a cocktail hour garden? Help them see how their favorite evening beverage can be...
I Love ‘Salem’ Rosemary
Imagine: You love cooking with fresh rosemary at any time of year. Whether it’s fresh-cut sprigs that are tucked into a roasting chicken, dried leaves that flavor toasted walnuts, or pieces mixed with roasted potatoes or other root vegetables, this is a very satisying...
Fall Color Alternatives to Burning Bush
I had a caller ask me about burning bush last week. Her husband has been noticing their brilliant red fall color and thought they should plant one in their yard. I explained that this plant was no longer sold in Massachusetts, and with good reason. Then we went on to...
I Love Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’
Imagine: You like to cut fresh greens from around your house and use them for wreaths, swags and flower arrangements. Holly is nice, of course, but for holidays it is rather old school. It’s good to have another leaf shape and a broadleaf evergreen that doesn’t curl...