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Apr 22, 20211 min read
Plant Lore: Carnation, The Flower of the Gods
The botanical term dianthus may not be familiar to many people, but everybody knows the carnation. It's one of the oldest and most...


Mar 25, 20212 min read
The Lowdown on Mulch
From helping with soil temperature and moisture regulation to blocking out weeds, mulch is often considered a gardener's best friend. My...

Mar 25, 20212 min read
Managing + Planting Seedlings
Watering You may have noticed how quickly the seed-starting soil dries out. Those seedlings are thirsty! But be careful not to over water...


Mar 22, 20211 min read
Plant Lore: Horny Goat Weed
Barrenwort, Fairy Wings, Bishops Hat. There are plenty of benign names for this plant, but nothing grabs your attention quite like Horny...


Mar 10, 20213 min read
Prepping Your Garden for Spring
No matter the temperature outside, most of us are seeing sure signs of spring beginning to pop up here and there – not to mention the...


Jan 19, 20212 min read
Indoor Plants in Winter
It's a lament I hear almost every winter. A friend or client has been caring for their indoor plant with perfect consistency only to have it


Jan 15, 20211 min read
Tips for a Healthier and More Eco-Friendly Lawn
A few simple tricks that'll go a long way in making your lawn a more sustainable part of your outdoor space . There's something to be...


Jan 9, 20212 min read
Shelf-Stable Showstoppers
It’s safe to say we can think of a plant (or four) for every surface, shelving included. Here are my favorite cascading indoor varietals.


Dec 11, 20201 min read
Plant Lore: Holiday Evergreens
Long before Christmas trees and Santa Claus, civilizations around the world used evergreens to adorn their homes each December.


Dec 11, 20201 min read
Seasonal Color For the Home
Whether your taste leans contemporary or traditional, a boxwood wreath is the perfect way to decorate a front door or entryway.


Oct 28, 20201 min read
Plant Lore: The Story Behind Jack-O'-Lanterns
Do you feel the urge to cover every available surface in decorative gourds this time of year? Me, too. Ever wonder why we take things a...

Oct 21, 20201 min read
Plant Lore: Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
With such a spooky common name and a botanical name (Atropa belladona) fit for a Harry Potter spell, deadly nightshade seems fitting for...


Oct 21, 20202 min read
Autumn Lawn Care
One of the secrets to a gorgeous, happy lawn in spring and summer is the care you put into it in the fall. Here's my go-to list for...


Oct 21, 20201 min read
In the Kitchen: Butternut Squash with Sage
One of my favorite recipes features roasted butternut squash as the star with pan-fried pine nuts and sage elevating it to next-level...


Oct 15, 20202 min read
Prepping Your Garden for Winter
I've always loved the warmth and tenderness conveyed in the expression "putting the garden to bed." Good news: A few simple steps are all...


Oct 14, 20201 min read
Plant Lore: Maples (Acer sp.)
One of the most common and popular trees in the northern hemisphere, the maple is famous for many things — spectacular fall color, the...


Sep 22, 20201 min read
Plant Lore: Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)
While autumn and spring color is reason enough to adore this tree, generations past appreciated it for a more macabre reason...


Sep 22, 20201 min read
The Science Behind Fall Color
Ever wonder what makes the green leaves of summer turn yellow, orange, and red in the fall?


Aug 17, 20202 min read
Overcoming Late-Summer Garden Issues
Here are a few of the most common late-summer pitfalls and how to manage them with aplomb.


Aug 17, 20201 min read
Plant Lore: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
The name Achilles doesn't conjure up images of delicate wildflowers, but the Trojan hero is the namesake of this flowering perennial.
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