C. L. Fornari's Blog

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, author of the delightful book, Insect Safari.

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 instructions. Anytime I page through it I want to go out into the garden and make something! 

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 the time to pinch or cut the new growth on azaleas to keep them thick and bushy. You can cut these new stems in half using...
Making A Fake Plant

Making A Fake Plant

There are so many photos of fantastical plants making the rounds on social media. Black Iris with neon-colored veins and white stars...pink Hosta...

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Is This A Foxglove?

Is This A Foxglove?

It is mid-May in my garden, and a time when biennials, weeds, and perennials are growing fast. It's also a time when I see posts on social media...

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