A Fresh Start to the Garden
Along with rain, February brings hope and life in the form of seed and plant catalogues. Every week, I look forward to opening my mailbox because I know summer will…
Plant Profile: White Birch
Few wintertime trees are more spectacular than our native White Birch. Standing straight and tall against a clear blue sky, or blending into a snowy landscape, birch trees are a…
Holiday Houseplants – What now?
So the holidays are over, the decorations packed away, and now there are all these plants around, purchased for their beautiful bright colors, that have now faded into just green…
A New Year in the Garden
January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow. - Sara Coleridge A new year brings with it new chances to make plans and changes and the opportunity to…
Plant Profile: Balsam Fir
One of the longest standing and certainly most recognizable holiday traditions is the Christmas tree. Origins of the tradition of bringing greens into one's home go all the way back…
The Winter Garden
Now that there is a light layer of snow on the ground, and the gardens have been closed down for their long naps, gardeners can all relax a little bit,…
Plant Profile: Bright Winter Berries
Now that all the leaves have fallen, we are seeing more and more of the colors of winter. Even before we have a backdrop of clean, white snow, red and…
Putting your Garden to Bed for Winter
It's that time of year... the world is cooling off, leaves are falling or fallen, and thoughts turn to indoor pursuits. Before we can tuck our gardening brains in for…
Plant Profile: Flames of Fall
The full glory of autumn is here in the brilliant reds, oranges, and golds of foliage. Lawns are turning into crunchy carpets when ash and maples shed their leaves, giving…
Fall is For Planting!
We've all heard that "fall is for planting", but people go to garden centers every day and ask "is it still OK to plant?" Yes, absolutely! Plants can be planted…