Apr 11, 2016 | Lifestuff
I’ve given myself a new challenge: post a tweet with a tip for the landscape and garden every day. You can see how I do by following me on Twitter: I’m @thegardenlady and I’ll be using the hashtags #yardandgarden and #tipoftheday at the start of each...
Apr 8, 2016 | Love This!
Name: Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ aka the pink kousa dogwood. Type of Plant: Kousa dogwoods are lovely small trees that are hardy in Zones 5-8. Most have ivory flowers, and are attractive trees, but ‘Satomi’ has pink flowers that have darker edges and lighter centers. Why...
Apr 7, 2016 | Love This!
As many of you know, I’m a huge supporter of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival. Ten days of private gardens that are open to the public, and the entry fee for each garden ($5.00) goes to directly to a local non-profit. And if that weren’t enough, it’s...
Apr 4, 2016 | Gardens
Do you have a garden that is hit by the rays of the sun in early morning or at sunset? Do you have (or want) a firepit? If so, pay attention to the colors of flowers and foliage that you place in this part of your landscape. You can create a brilliant breakfast garden...
Apr 2, 2016 | Gardens
Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis aka tropical hibiscus Type of Plant: This is a shrub in warmer climates, but a tropical container plant for those of us who live in colder areas. Why I love this: Huge SHOWY flowers that the bees love and people enjoy even more. When I...
Apr 1, 2016 | Gardens
In a news conference today three of the countries largest growers of ornamental plants jointly announced the release of a new species and cultivar of Magnolia. Bailey Nurseries, Ball Ornamentals and Monrovia are pleased to reveal the results of several years of...
Mar 29, 2016 | Gardens
Did you have a spiral ham for Easter? As good as this is, ham is a rich, salty meat and a little goes a long way. Here’s a recipe for making ham salad with leftover Easter ham. Note that I like a ham salad that has a bit more crunch in terms of veggies or fruit,...
Mar 28, 2016 | Gardens
When I spoke at the Boston Flower Show recently I stopped by the Peony’s Envy booth. I’d chatted with Kathleen Gagan on The Garden Lady earlier in the day when I broadcasted live from the show, and she was telling my listeners about the many varieties of...
Mar 25, 2016 | Gardens
Name: Helleborus orientalis aka Lenten rose hellebore. Type of Plant: This is a perennial that is evergreen and grows best in part shade to full shade. They often form seeds and spread, and can naturalize where they are happy. Why I love this: These perennials...
Mar 23, 2016 | Gardens
You want to eat a healthy, vegetable based diet but there are some days when you also need your meal to be easy and fast…while remaining fresh. Let me suggest this veggie bowl: delicious, low-calorie, and very quick to prepare. There are many ways you can vary the...
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