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...
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
A Postcard From Erigeron Pulchellus
A Postcard From Cutting Garden Plants
Plant some flowers for cutting this year. Annuals, perennials and bulbs. This graphic shows just a few examples.
A Postcard From Dandelions and Bees
Hydrangea Booty Call Plants
Think of the gift hydrangeas that you find in supermarkets, box stores and garden centers between Easter and Mother's Day as "booty call...
Countdown to Hydrangea Happiness
Only a few more days until the official publication date of April 30th...and to my virtual and in-person book launch parties.
Countdown to Hydrangea Happiness – April 25
A Postcard From Tulips and Tulip Tips
Today on The Garden Lady I'm starting off with a postcard from tulips. Then it is my pleasure to welcome my guest, Rhonda Fleming Hayes, author of...
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Countdown to Hydrangea Happiness – April 22
You're invited to the Virtual Book Launch party on Friday May 1st at 7 PM Eastern. Click here to register!
Countdown to Hydrangea Happiness – April 21
The second year I grew the Can Do Hydrangea, the winter temps fell to minus 9 degrees. Most of the Hydrangeas didn't flower that year, but Can Do...


















