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Bringing Houseplants Back Inside – A Postcard From Plants

When bringing houseplants back inside: Start watering with Spinosad concentrate in the watering can. Do this for the first month after your plants come back inside to kill fungus gnat larvae. (These larvae feed on plant roots and organic matter in the potting mix.)...

Talk Like A Pirate…In The Garden

Ahoy, Me Hearties! September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Google it and you'll find any number of fun or time-wasting activities that will help you feel a part of the action. But we plant lovers need to be able to translate pirate speak to plant...

Let Nature Be Your Garden Coach

Today on The Garden Lady we start off with a postcard that reminds us to look to The Green Man and Mother Nature for plant information and inspiration. Be flexible, and plant for diversity.  I also talked about harvesting vegetables in the fall. A common question is...
A Postcard From Fall Roses

A Postcard From Fall Roses

Roses are the Divas of the plant world, and you know how to treat a Diva! They want more space in their dressing room, the best lighting on stage, and a constant supply of good drinks and snacks. They demand an...

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Perennials and Insects

Perennials and Insects

Tomorrow on The Garden Lady on WCAI the Postcard From Plants will be from perennial plants. They want to remind you to plant in groups for the best...

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Welcome to Perennials!

Welcome to Perennials!

This week on The Garden Lady my guest is Kathy Tracey, plant lover and co-owner of Avant Gardens. Here are 8 tips for planting a perennial garden....

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Poems for a New Year

Poems for a New Year

My friend Kirk Brown posted this Ogden Nash poem on his Facebook page today, an annual tradition for him. I have always loved Ogden Nash...as a...

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