We had a lovely, large purple leaf beech tree (Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea') that Dan and I planted in 2010. It grew beautifully, with one minor setback when a storm took down a nearby pitch pine that broke the current...
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A Postcard About Invasive Plants
This postcard was inspired by two emails I received last week. One of them said this: "I am curious about your thoughts on the role that...
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,...
A Postcard From STYLE
What style of garden do you love the most? A formal look or a wildflower meadow? Or something in between?
A Postcard From Plants About Pruning
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...
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...
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...
When Planting, Keep In Mind “Who Does it Feed?”
When we plant our gardens, it's helpful to ask ourselves, "Who does it feed?" Most of your perennials, shrubs, and trees are hopefully feeding...
A Postcard From Large Plants
A Virtual Conference for Garden and Plant Communicators
Do you speak, write, post, or podcast about plants? Do you enjoy helping others with their gardens and plants? Are you looking to grow a career as a...
Weeds and a Tomato Recipe
On The Garden Lady this morning we start off with a postcard about weeding. I also share the recipe for rice stuffed, garden tomatoes that is...
A Postcard From Marigolds
Today on The Garden Lady: A Postcard From Herbs
On August 9th we started The Garden Lady off with a postcard from Herbs. I spoke about adding more flower power to the garden in August, and...
On The Garden Lady today we're talking about making assumptions about insects that might just be hanging out in your garden... and how to tell if...
Flower Power for Greater Good ~ The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
Growing a festival that supports nonprofits, promotes horticulture, and creates community. In the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival’s fifth year...
A Postcard From Your Vegetable Garden
On The Garden Lady today I had a caller who was asking about where he could read about plant research and studies. I suggested Google Scholar (put...
A Postcard About Holes in Leaves and Flowers
Sometimes it's worth treating a plant to avoid or stop holes in the leaves. For example, it's a good idea to spray kale, broccoli and cabbage with...
A Postcard From Fasciated Plants
Today's card is about the fascinating phenomenon of fasciation.