C. L. Fornari's Blog

A Postcard From Evergreens

What if you could get a postcard from Mother Nature, The Green Man, or the plants themselves? A postcard contains pithy advice about gardens and growing plants from the point of view of the natural world. Here is a card from the plants that keep their foliage 365 days...

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 girl, his poetry and Dr.Suess's books started me rhyming, an activity I still enjoy. So Nash's New Year's poem inspired a...

Planting New Gardens ~ Including On The Radio

If you have ever had the opportunity to move to a new property and plant new gardens, I think you'll know how I'm feeling right now. In my lifetime I've been fortunate enough to start new gardens at least six times, and it's always been with a bit of sadness as I left...
Plants in the Snow and Ecological Gardening

Plants in the Snow and Ecological Gardening

When you hear the term “Ecological Gardening” what do you think of? Maybe you think of nature friendly design or kind critter and pest control. Or perhaps native plants or water-wise gardening come to mind. I’m C.L....

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Dear Garden Lady

Dear Garden Lady

Selected letters asking The Garden Lady's advice... Dear Garden Lady, I woke up with a black eye and blamed the dog, but it was actually the garden...

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I Love Star Magnolias

I Love Star Magnolias

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...

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I Love Coleus

I Love Coleus

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...

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I Love Bolero Carrots

I Love Bolero Carrots

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....

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Poetry Blocks

Poetry Blocks

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...

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I Love Poinsettias

I Love Poinsettias

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...

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Plant Geeks R Us

Plant Geeks R Us

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...

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