Apr 5, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Pet Peeves
I’m a sucker for plants with unusual or interesting names. As I glanced over the Digging Dog Nursery catalog this morning, I had to order Uvularia grandiflora, not just because it’s a pretty native plant for shade, but for its common name: great merry bells. I was...
Mar 23, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, Pet Peeves, Uncategorized
Although it was warm enough for me to plant peas and lettuce this weekend, the temperatures nose-dived today, keeping me out of the garden. I had a garden consultation scheduled for this morning and yes, I froze, but after that it was a good day to take care of...
Mar 18, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens
It was just above 50 degrees the other day so I finished cleaning out the flowerbeds. Although the air was cool, the sun’s warmth allowed me to remove my jacket as I cut the perennials and grasses to the ground. My work was accompanied by the spring mating calls of...
Mar 13, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love
I taught a class on vegetable gardening at a local garden center last week and it was standing room only. Over a hundred people crammed into the big greenhouse to hear about growing their own food. There were 20-somethings, middle-agers and retired folks; all levels...
Mar 2, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love
A storm is moving through the Northeast today. Ice pellets hit the windows. Gusts of wind rock the trees and send waves of snow and ice skittering off the roof, then across the garden. I appreciate the drama of it all, but I am so tired of winter weather. As I stand...
Feb 11, 2009 | Garden Celebrations, growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Feeling stressed about the economy? Go work in your garden. There may still be a snow cover where you live, but getting outdoors will make you feel better. Even though it’s February, there are signs that the weather will soon turn and the landscape will be transformed...
