Recently I made a delightful connection with a fellow Hydrangea lover in Wisconsin, and she asked me what Hydrangeas I am growing. This made me realize that I'd never made a list of these plants that are currently at...
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...
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...
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,...
On The Garden Lady on May 30th my guest was Jim Long, author of Wildcrafted Garden Structures. This book is filled with inspirations and...
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...
Plant some flowers for cutting this year. Annuals, perennials and bulbs. This graphic shows just a few examples.
Think of the gift hydrangeas that you find in supermarkets, box stores and garden centers between Easter and Mother's Day as "booty call...
Only a few more days until the official publication date of April 30th...and to my virtual and in-person book launch parties.
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...
One week until the virtual book launch party! Register here.
You're invited to the Virtual Book Launch party on Friday May 1st at 7 PM Eastern. Click here to register!
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...
The weekend got away from me...
I am presenting a virtual talk about pruning on Sunday April 19th, 2026 at 4 PM Eastern time. The class costs $10 and is not recorded. I cover all...