The second year I grew the Can Do Hydrangea, the winter temps fell to minus 9 degrees. Most of the Hydrangeas didn't flower that year, but Can Do grew back from the roots with flowers on the end of all the new stems....
All authors should post a holiday gift list on their blogs. Why? Well, first of all it helps people out. Many are flummoxed about what to get for...
Imagine: There’s a sunny side of your house or shed that really could use some greenery and flowers to soften the space. You’ve dreamed about...
I am still harvesting leeks, kale, broccoli, chard, and carrots from the garden so needless to say, many meals revolve around these veggies. Last...
St. Lynn’s is the New St. Nick! Thoughtful gifts from St. Lynn's Press for everyone on your list... For Your Parents It seems like they have...
Imagine: You love cooking with fresh rosemary at any time of year. Whether it’s fresh-cut sprigs that are tucked into a roasting chicken, dried...
I had a caller ask me about burning bush last week. Her husband has been noticing their brilliant red fall color and thought they should plant one...
Imagine: You like to cut fresh greens from around your house and use them for wreaths, swags and flower arrangements. Holly is nice, of course, but...
Like so many Americans, I watched Game 7 of the World Series last night and was rooting for the Cubs. (How can someone who lives in Massachusetts,...
Imagine: You’re disappointed to see summer come to an end, and you really hate it when the sun starts setting so much earlier in the fall. Setting...
Some years ago when we lived on Pratt Hill Road in Spencertown, NY, one of our neighbors had a historical document in her attic. Up on the second...
The garden may not appear to be full and abundant at this time of year, but looks can be deceiving. Yes, many vegetable plants are closing up shop....
Halloween is within sight but your mind isn't on costumes or trick-or-treat candy. You're savoring one of the last evenings on your deck,...
Imagine: You need a small bouquet, something that will lift spirits and prompt smiles all day. Maybe it’s an apology for being cranky with a...
We planted our garlic today. This is something that is done in the fall and we usually put ours in the ground in October. If you're new to growing...
There are lessons in garden design everywhere, but especially in natural areas. Here are a few that I was thinking about as I walked our dog in...
Name: Cleome hybrid Senorita Blanca Type of Plant: An annual plant from Proven Winners, this is a special version of the garden annual Cleome, which...
It is fitting that I spent the morning repotting houseplants. It is my mother's birthday today. Had she not died recently, she would have been 90...