Plant now for first blooms in spring
Three of my last four columns have been about pests or invasive plants; how depressing! So I decided to write about something more enjoyable this month. …
The battle with beetles
Although they are not as abundant as past years, I have picked more than a few Japanese beetles from my rose bushes this summer. Japanese beetles are a major …
Creeping Charlie does creep
Creeping Charlie, like the dandelion, is one of those perennial plants that people are constantly complaining about and battling to remove from their lawns. …
Roses are easier to grow than you think
The gentle spring garden of May is slowly yielding to the vibrant red, blues, yellows and purples of the summer garden. Annuals like zinnias, marigolds, …
The jumping worm is a new threat
It was a typical April. Rising temperatures and alternating rainy and sunny days have yielded green, growing lawns; budding trees and shrubs and many …
Feed the bees
We have bees and other pollinators to thank for pollinating over 70 percent of all flowering plants which results in the production of seeds and fruits. Beyond …
Create a summer feeling inside this winter
The year-end festivities are just about done , the decorations will soon be down and the Christmas tree is headed out the door, where it will serve as a …
Bring holiday color indoors
In spite of the exceptionally long and warm fall most of our outdoor plants have been put to “bed” for the winter. So now it is time to think about …
Plant garlic now for fresh cloves next spring
As most of you know, fall is the time to plant your spring flowering bulbs. This year I am going to try planting a bulb that I have not tried before – …
Gardening is good for you!
Many passersby tell me how much they enjoy seeing my gardens. I am very happy that others can find some joy in my gardens but none can reap as many benefits as …