C. L. Fornari's Blog

Another Postcard From Peonies

See the first postcard from Paeonia here. On The Garden Lady on January 10th I interviewed Don Smith, a breeder of Itoh peonies. See the amazing flowers that he's grown here.

The Garden Lady’s Trends for 2026

Several of the green industry trade publications publish trends for the coming growing season, so I've decided to add my own thoughts to such lists. These are what I see gardeners and homeowners focusing on, along with links to places where you'll find inspiration...
A Postcard About Watering

A Postcard About Watering

Plants aren't really refreshed by squirting water on their leaves on a hot day...you're better off putting that water on their roots, not their...

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A Three Lysimachia Day

A Three Lysimachia Day

One of the pleasures of being involved with plants is getting to know them as a family. We learn about plants that are in the same genus, and how...

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Kale and Rose Petal Pizza

Kale and Rose Petal Pizza

One of the pleasures of growing vegetables is being able to cook the most flavorful food on earth. And if you can add flower petals to that dish,...

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A Postcard From Tomatoes

A Postcard From Tomatoes

If you could get a postcard from your tomatoes, this is what it might say... Many people still believe that blossom end rot on tomatoes is caused by...

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A Postcard From Zinnias

A Postcard From Zinnias

In addition to the information on this postcards, Zinnias want you to know that it's best to plant them in full sun and soil where there is good...

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