Marie's Gardening Blog June 2007 Archive

Yesterday I lamented that newer petunias, although vastly improved in their tolerance for rain and in their ability to keep blooming without deadheading, have lost their fragrance. So many ... Read More

I confess to having been a petunia hater. I’m sure some of you out there who had to deadhead slimy petunias as a child, can appreciate my feelings toward ... Read More

Fall gardening may be the best of all worlds. There's no rush to get things planted and pruned, like in the spring. And the weather is pleasant enough ... Read More

Shrubs are my new fixation, especially those with 3 to 4 seasons of interest. But shrubs can be expensive. Luckily, most nurseries are having deep discount sales about ... Read More

There are a few good things to say about the extreme summer heat. First, it doesn’t last long. Even better, certain vegetables just love it. Eggplants have ... Read More

Is sequence of bloom a myth? There are so many factors that influence when your flowers bloom and how good the show is. But there are also some ... Read More

See those chairs? Notice that no one is sitting in them? Does that remind you of your garden? The kids will be out of school soon and ... Read More

It's a fact of gardening that once you get your flowers planted, the real work begins. To keep your flowers blooming and looking good all season requires some diligence ... Read More

Right about now, I'll bet you're wishing you had planted a shade tree or two - 20 years ago. Large shade trees are invaluable in a landscape. They ... Read More

Do your plant leaves look like someone's been doodling on them (and none too artistically)? Leafminers are tiny larva that get inside the leave and feed and tunnel their ... Read More

Everyone wants the first ripe tomato on the block. But nature can be cruel and just when we think our tomato plants are ready to start setting fruit, the ... Read More

Strawberries are right up there with tomatoes as a fresh picked taste that no grocery produce can match. These are one of the easiest fruit crops for the ... Read More

There's some controversy about whether or not you should stake a tree. Some believe that trees left to their own devices grow stronger because the inevitable swaying toughens the ... Read More

Ferne Arfin, About's Guide to the UK for Visitors, has 3 more photo galleries from this year's Chelsea Flower Show. I always enjoy the show gardens. It must ... Read More

June is a month for graduations, weddings and garden pests. As beautiful as June can be, no sooner do your plants peak than the bugs find them. It’s ... Read More