Winter sowing is all about giving some seeds their chilling period. This is called stratification. Note that not all seeds need to be in cold all winter, but if you want to plant them in November you can do so. I...
When we cleaned out my mother-in-law's house a few years ago some of the things we found were planters from the early 1960's. "I used to buy these...
If you grow Amaryllis bulbs, and keep them from year to year, you've probably had one or more fall over from the weight of the huge flowers. If this...
Imagine: Even though it was spring, he was feeling glum. The job wasn’t going well, he’d had words with his sisters, and life seemed to be all grays...
At this time of year my garage is packed to the rafters. Sure, I have the usual assortment of snow shovels, ladders, fertilizers and other garden...
Imagine: You’re sitting with friends and family around the fire pit, laughing and telling stories. Dinner and drinks have been consumed and everyone...
This just in from the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce: Third Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival July 7-16, 2017 Cape Cod nonprofits, people with...
Imagine: A low-growing plant for shady places that gently spreads in open areas without becoming a nuisance. And the flowers are a pure sky blue....
Imagine: As you stare out your kitchen window you imagine how it would be to have a small tree centered in the yard so that you’ll see it in all...
A couple of years ago I was walking at Eagle Pond in Cotuit and came across a small stone that was tucked against the trunk of a tree. One word was...
I think that one way to make a house instantly more cheerful is to have as many pots of indoor greenery, aka houseplants, as possible. If you've...
Imagine: You have a spot in the landscape where a large splash of color is needed. Preferably brilliant, show stopping color. It might be in the...
Imagine: You’re in the mood for something that’s organic and garden-fresh. You want the intense flavor only found in freshly picked produce....
If you care about words, poetry and spontaneous fun, you'll like Poetry For Your Table. Eight wooden blocks imprinted with 48 words, and you'll be...
Imagine: In this world where you can buy strawberries in the supermarkets all year round, and purchase roses or mums for an occasion no matter what...
If you have diverse plantings in your landscape it's likely that you have all the greens you need for creating lovely, fresh holiday decorations....
Do you love plants? Is there something about gardens that continues to draw you in no matter what? Join the tribe. Plant Geeks R Us. Some are...
Imagine: You love flowers and the bigger and bolder they are, the happier they make you. Yet your outdoor living space is quite shady, so you need...
I went out to the garden on December 4th and asked "What's for dinner?" You might be surprised to learn that even in the northeast the choices were...