I had a “Duh!” moment when I realized that spiderwebs and spiders are popular Halloween decorations not just because many people thing they are creepy. These non-aggressive spiders rarely bite and are beneficial in our...
If you're growing rhubarb, you've got the main ingredient for a pie or crisp. But don't stop with these traditional uses of the rhubarb stems....
If there's one good thing about the COVID-19 pandemic, it's that we're reminded to tell people that we care about them. People are gathering for...
Name: Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ Type of Plant: A gently spreading perennial cranesbill geranium, hardy in Zones 5 to 8, and thriving in...
Name: Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' aka blue atlas cedar Type of Plant: A slow growing evergreen tree with an open habit and blue needles. Although...
Name: Rhododendron ‘Olga Mezitt’ Type of Plant: Mounding but open-habit, evergreen shrub that’s hardy in Zones 4 to 8. Why I Love/Hate this plant:...
Name: Mayapple aka Podophyllum peltatum Type of Plant: Native wild flower that appears in spring but goes dormant in the summer. Hardy from...
Name: Wolf Eye Dogwood aka Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’ Type of Plant: This small tree is a variegated version of the popular kousa dogwood. The...
Name: Aloysia citriodora aka lemon verbena Type of Plant: In areas where this plant is hardy, Zones 8 – 10, it’s a small shrub. But in colder...
Name: Hyacinthus orientalis aka garden hyacinths. Type of Plant: These spring flowers grow from bulbs that are typically planted in the fall...
Name: Helleborus orientalis aka the Lenten rose, or Lenten rose hellebore Type of Plant: A perennial for part to full shade. Hardy in zones 4 to 9,...
April 1st, Cape Cod, Massachusetts In a statement released today, author and broadcaster C.L. Fornari announced that she is launching a new radio...
April 1, 2019 Stevens Point, WI A feud between neighboring plant lovers threatens the day/night cycle for hundreds of people in central Wisconsin....
We're hearing a great deal about who and what is essential. Here are some of my thoughts...
Name: Pieris japonica ‘Dorothy Wycoff’ aka Dorothy Wycoff Andromeda Type of Plant: A shrub for shade and part shade that flowers in early spring....
If you like soft, rich cookies such as the classic Mexican wedding cakes, you’ll love these cookies. This is a vegan recipe. Preheat oven to 350...
Name: Sedum album ‘Coral Carpet’ Type of Plant: This is a low stonecrop sedum, perfect for planting in between flagstones and in rock gardens. Hardy...
Events are being canceled, schools are closing, and many are being encouraged to work from home. For a few days or weeks people are finding...
Name: Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light aka the Fire Light Hydrangea Type of Plant: A medium to large shrub that flowers from late July until hard...