Ice and snow, freezing temperatures; it’s enough to make a gardener cry “Uncle!” One of the best escapes from the winter doldrums is reading garden blogs. That’s what I was doing last night as the freezing rain tapped against my … Read Article
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The Catalog Conundrum
Adventures of a Landless Gardener: The Catalog Conundrum Is something missing from your afternoons as of late? Do you have the sensation that something should be arriving, but you just can’t figure out what it is? Do you feel the … Read Article
Death to Honeysuckle
Amur honeysuckle, AKA Lonicera maackii. Oh how I loathe this invasive plant. This tall, arching shrub leafs out earlier than most and then hangs onto its leaves well into the fall and early winter. As a result, spring ephemerals and other natives and desirable non-natives are shaded out. Read Article
Green Wednesday
Adventures of a Landless Gardener: Wednesdays Leave Me Feeling a Bit Green I wish I could say Wednesday is my day to dig in the soil and tend the gardens. Unfortunately, Wednesdays leave me a bit green with envy. I … Read Article
A Windowsill Garden Part 2
If you have flowers outside that you’re dying to take indoors, a windowsill garden might be the perfect solution. Read Article
Gardens in Stone
Gardens inspire artists in all media. From wallpaper to ceramic tiles, from fabrics to oil paintings, gardens and plants are everywhere—including stone work. It is the garden depicted in stone that I am most drawn to. Read Article
‘Plants for the Plant’ project launched by Botanic Gardens Conservation International
‘We can’t afford to lose plant species diversity’ Plants are essential for all life on earth and play a fundamental role in regulating the global climate. Plants give colour and inspiration to our lives, with gardening being hugely popular. They … Read Article
Five Reasons to “Go Organic”
FOR HUMAN HEALTH (and pets too!): Countless studies have linked conventional chemical gardening pesticides and fertilizers to cancer, reproductive and neurological damage. Organic fertilizers and pest control products are safe for both pets and humans, most of which are derived … Read Article
Why Organics?
“The earth neither grows old or wears out if it is dunged (composted).” Columella, circa 45. A.D. The term “organic” should conjure thoughts of not only living a healthier lifestyle through diet, but also bring forth the idea of a … Read Article
Microwave Bread and Butter Pickles
A “very easy pickle recipe” from reader Jeanne Marsh in Hanover, PA. Enjoy! Microwave Bread and Butter Pickles 1 or 2 cucumbers (3 cups sliced) ¾ c Sliced onion 1 c sugar (Jeanne uses ¾ c) ½ c white vinegar … Read Article
Facing Fall and Winter in the Heated Greenhouse
By Roger Marshall, “The Greenhouse Grower” In my 300-square-foot heated Rhode Island greenhouse the banana trees are pushing out leaves as fast as they can. They seem to know that winter is not far away, and they want to be … Read Article