It's time for my houseplants to come home from summer camp. Like most campers, they are happy to be home, but arrive needing a shower and perhaps a change of clothing. Here's my routine: I clip off any browned leaves...
Name: Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ aka the pink kousa dogwood. Type of Plant: Kousa dogwoods are lovely small trees that are hardy in Zones 5-8. Most...
As many of you know, I'm a huge supporter of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival. Ten days of private gardens that are open to the public, and the...
Do you have a garden that is hit by the rays of the sun in early morning or at sunset? Do you have (or want) a firepit? If so, pay attention to the...
Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis aka tropical hibiscus Type of Plant: This is a shrub in warmer climates, but a tropical container plant for those of...
In a news conference today three of the countries largest growers of ornamental plants jointly announced the release of a new species and cultivar...
Did you have a spiral ham for Easter? As good as this is, ham is a rich, salty meat and a little goes a long way. Here's a recipe for making ham...
When I spoke at the Boston Flower Show recently I stopped by the Peony's Envy booth. I'd chatted with Kathleen Gagan on The Garden Lady earlier in...
Name: Helleborus orientalis aka Lenten rose hellebore. Type of Plant: This is a perennial that is evergreen and grows best in part shade to full...
You want to eat a healthy, vegetable based diet but there are some days when you also need your meal to be easy and fast…while remaining fresh. Let...
Some of my callers to The Garden Lady have asked, "What should I be doing this early in the spring?" When the season is just beginning it's...
Name: Iris reticulata Type of Plant: This is one of the first spring bulbs to bloom, often in flower at the same time as crocus but just before...
In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day I’m going to post about one of the greenest plants in the landscape: moss. On both radio shows I get frequent calls...
Name: Gomphrena Pink Zazzle (aka: Gomphrena hybrid USPPAF) Type of Plant: This is an annual plant in colder climates that’s fairly new to the...
Name: Bidens ferulifolia Goldilocks Rocks Type of Plant: An annual in northern climates that does best in full sun. You’ll find this plant...
Has anyone ever told you to "grow a pair?" Well...why stop at just two? When it comes to balls, you can grow several and they can be hairy! And at...
Every spring as I contemplate what will be planted in Annual Alley this season, it's like getting a new box of crayons. Which colors to use? Should...
In Northern America we live in a time when we so often can ignore the seasons. The grocery stores sell strawberries, apples and asparagus twelve...