Enjoy lilacs in May
My horticultural memory is crowded with lilacs. Growing up in the Jordan neighborhood, nearly every yard had at least one lilac bush or tree, many with …
Orchids, exotic and easy to grow
Speaking of house plants, which we were a few months ago, I have finally replaced a few of mine that were old and tired. I have a new African violet which is …
Caring for our trees
Trees are one of our greatest natural resources and we are fortunate to live in a city that is graced with an abundance of them. Our city fathers (and mothers) …
Flowers speak the language of love
I mentioned in last month’s column that I would discuss more about houseplants to brighten your home. I am going to postpone that for another time. In light …
Try African violets for indoor color
Now that the holiday greenery is out of the house, it is time to take stock of my houseplants. I have decided to make a full inventory of what I have, and …
Holiday plants and colors
Once my gardens are tucked snugly in bed I turn my attention to the indoors, thinking I am done with plants for another season. But soon the holidays will be …
Bringing plants indoors for winter
It is definitely time, for me at least, to call it quits for the outdoor gardening season, 2024. It was a vastly different gardening season from the last one. …
Putting your yard and garden “to bed” this fall
While the temperatures may say otherwise, the calendar and meteorologists tell us that it is autumn! After temperatures in the 80’s in mid and late …
A couple plant problems this year
Let’s follow up last month’s discussion of the European Chafer Beetle with some thoughts on a couple of other “problem” issues this summer. The …
Trouble with lawn? Might be a beetle
Most of us are aware of the patches of dead grass that began appearing on Victory Memorial Drive during the spring of 2021. Since that time, damage has also …