I never get tired of learning from others in the trade, and since winter time is a Northeast gardener’s best opportunity to sharpen their knowledge, Continue reading
January 15, 2020
Category Archives: Books and reads I recommend
April 5, 2015
Create the Ideal Spot for Germinating Heat-loving Crops
As promised, today I want to share with you some helpful tips for starting tomato, pepper and eggplant seedlings Continue reading
March 29, 2015
Get Psyched for Spring Sewing!
In this short YouTube clip, adorable U.K. T.V. gardener Alys Fowler shares with you some tips on spring sewing Continue reading
March 8, 2015
Pollinators in Peril? Gardeners to the Rescue!
When I design a new perennial garden, I strive to create something that has a purpose other than being pretty. Specifically, I choose plants Continue reading
February 22, 2015
Expand Your Horizons with a Pinch of Botanical Latin!
Knowing a little Botanical Latin can go a long way, even for Continue reading
January 4, 2015
Armchair gardening: Mermer Blakeslee’s Beaverkill Valley garden
[Click on above image to open more images] Mermer Blakeslee’s gardens take my breath away every time I see them. I was last there Continue reading
December 7, 2014
Armchair Gardening: Margaret Roach’s Columbia County garden tour
Lately, I’ve been armchair gardening by looking over photos I took this past June when I visited the home of Continue reading