Apr 1, 2026 | Hydrangea Happiness
Wow! Not only did the cover of Hydrangea Happiness make the front page, but we learn that HI is replacing AI. Read the story: Move over, AI…there’s a new intelligence on the block, and it’s capturing the hearts of green and black thumbs alike. Hydrangea...
Mar 27, 2026 | Hydrangea Happiness, Love This!, Postcards From Plants
From March through Mother’s Day it’s common to find Hydrangea macrophylla plants in garden centers, box stores and supermarkets. These are popular gift plants for the holidays, but many people wonder how to keep them looking good, and if they should plant...
Mar 14, 2026 | Garden Travel, Gardens
On The Garden Lady today my guest spoke about Sakonnet Garden, a private landscape in Rhode Island that is open to the public several times a year. Find out how to make reservations and learn the details about their Symposium (available virtually) on March 28th, 2026...
Mar 6, 2026 | Postcards From Plants
Links on my blog may be to affiliate sites. Yes, a soil thermometer is a great tool, and they aren’t expensive.
Feb 21, 2026 | Postcards From Plants
Today’s program on The Garden Lady focuses on planting. Why it’s good to put small plants in the ground, and is it better to plant in the fall or spring? Rodney Eason, Director of Horticulture and Landscapes at the Arnold Arboretum, explains plans for putting 270 new,...
Feb 13, 2026 | Postcards From Plants
This postcard was inspired by a suggestion from garden designer Warren Leach, of Tranquil Lake Nursery. On The Garden Lady on February 14th it is my pleasure to talk with Patricia McDonald, a volunteer master gardener with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. ...
