Why Covering Hydrangea Stems Doesn’t Help

Why Covering Hydrangea Stems Doesn’t Help

It was 8° F this morning when I got up, and the high is supposed to be 16°. This is what I call “Hydrangea dan-jah” weather. Plants such as the bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) and mountain hydrangeas (H. serrata) form their flower buds in the...
Hydrangea Happiness is Coming This Spring!

Hydrangea Happiness is Coming This Spring!

I’m excited! My new book, Hydrangea Happiness, will be available at the end of April. I look forward to a spring, summer and fall filled with all types of book-related events.  To get things kicked off I’ll be hosting a Virtual Book Launch Party on May...
The Garden Lady’s Trends for 2026

The Garden Lady’s Trends for 2026

Several of the green industry trade publications publish trends for the coming growing season, so I’ve decided to add my own thoughts to such lists. These are what I see gardeners and homeowners focusing on, along with links to places where you’ll find...
Flower Power for Greater Good ~ The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival

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 I knew the event was a success when one young woman visited my garden. She walked down my long driveway, past several...
The 2025 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival

The 2025 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival

The 2025 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival is happening soon! Ten days of open private gardens…over 100 this year. Special events Cape-wide. Learn, explore, create, and be entertained as we celebrate the summer gardens on Cape Cod. See all of the events, read...
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