C. L. Fornari's Blog

Savoring The Rain

Today's postcard reminds us that whether it's to our liking or not, it's a good policy to not make an enemy of the weather. And if we're talking about a stretch of rainy days, it's really not a good idea to complain, since we depend on the rainfall to keep our plants...

Growing Vegetables in Containers

This afternoon on The Garden Lady I will be interviewing Isabel Branstrom Product Development Manager for PanAmerican Seed, about Kitchen Minis™ We'll be talking about growing smaller vegetables in containers. These plants are not only good for people who have...

A Postcard From Lilacs

The common lilac varieties can grow 10 to 15 feet tall and wide, so place them where they can grow large. Lilacs make a good addition to a mixed shrub border in full sun. If a lilac is in too much shade it won't flower well. Some varieties are prone to powdery mildew,...

On The Garden Lady today we're talking about making assumptions about insects that might just be hanging out in your garden... and how to tell if the creepy-crawly that you see is doing damage.  Humans are very good...

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I Love Parrot Tulips

I Love Parrot Tulips

Name: Parrot Tulips  Type of Plant: Tulips with ruffled petals and often, multicolored flowers. Why I Love This Plant: These tulips have large,...

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Garden Vegetable Pasta

Garden Vegetable Pasta

One of the favorite dishes in my house is a pasta made with fresh vegetables from the garden. In this version, The basics of what we call "Summer...

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