Chose a live tree this holiday season
I have been writing this Potting Shed column for nearly 16 years and those of you who have been reading them are probably well aware of my …
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It’s the rutting season
It’s that time of year when everything seems to be slowing down and getting ready for a long winter’s rest. However, not everyone is ready to settle down …
The sweet Painted Lady
While rambling through my gardens and even strolling by my neighbors’ boulevard gardens when walking down the street I have been struck this fall by …
The changing leaves
As autumn settles in, change is quite literally in the air. The chill on the breeze and a little less sunlight each day signals plants and animals to …
New threats to the garden
In spite of the recent stretch of 80 and 90 degree days, fall is definitely in play. The leaves are beginning to show their true colors and the asters …
Patterns in nature
Have you ever looked at the center of a sunflower or a pine cone and thought there seems to be a pattern hidden in the design? There is in fact, a fascinating …
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. …
Amazing dragonflies
Fascinated by dragonflies? Mark your calendars now for Dragonfly Snag & Spy on August 12 from 1-4 p.m. This event is your opportunity to get up close with …
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 …
Summer at the Story Garden
If you have never stopped by the Story Garden in Folwell on 35th and Humboldt, summer is the perfect time! The strawberries are fresh, the black …