Baked Cauliflower Cutlets
Cauliflower is a versatile veggie that can go in any ethnic direction for flavoring, and can be used to create vegetarian main or side dishes. It can be steamed, mashed, or made into faux risotto. This week I decided to bake it with a breadcrumb crust, and discovered...Knowing What Plants Do
I got a call yesterday from someone who was puzzled about some shrubs that weren’t doing well. She called them “cherry laurels” (Prunus laurocerasus) and said that they looked dead. She’d consulted area landscapers and master gardeners, and...
Great Packaging – Plants By Mail
I typically order plants from several sources every spring, and they usually come through the shipping process well. Most growers are careful to use recycled materials, or things that can be reused or composted. Only occasionally does a box arrive with styrofoam...
I Love Calibrachoa Superbells Holy Moly
Name: Calibrachoa Superbells Holy Moly aka Holy Moly Superbells Type of Plant: An annual that is low-maintenance and colorful. Yellow petals that are splashed with dark pink make this annual super cheerful. A good plant for mixed flowering containers or for massing...
Bulbs Where You Can See Them
When I moved to this area I was told that on Cape Cod we have January, February, March, March, March, June. I soon discovered that even the beginning of June can be dicey. Last year we have some lovely, warm spring weather. So far this year, we’re having the...
What Are You Looking For?
Dorothy was right…it’s in your own backyard.
A Well Mannered Violet
In past posts I’ve made it clear that I don’t want common violets (Viola odorata) on Poison Ivy Acres. I will periodically spot a flowering plant or two in the spring, and I am quick to dig it out. They have deep, thick roots so just a quick tug...
Naming A Property
Martha Stewart’s house in Maine is called Skylands, Oprah Winfrey calls her California property Promised Land, and the late Roald Dahl lived in Gipsy House. Does your house or gardens have a name? If so, does the name speak to your heart, make you laugh, or have...
I Love Geranium macrorrhizum
Name: Geranium macrorrhizum aka bigroot geranium Type of Plant: A perennial hardy in Zones 3-8. Fragrant foliage, small flowers in June. Why I love this: This is one of the best weed-smothering perennials. It is practically evergreen, and looks great from March...