Quirky, Tough and Totally Charming Succulents
Sunday September 30, 2012
I've developed a real fondness for succulent plants. I read "Succulent Container Gardens", by Debra Lee Baldwin, and I was off and running. Most succulents are not hardy in my ... Read More
Fall Decorating from the Garden
Saturday September 29, 2012
Take a break from fall garden cleanup and have some fun bringing a bit of the garden indoors. Here are some craft ideas to brighten your table, door, wall - ... Read More
Foodie Friday - Sweet Corn, Almost Gone.
Friday September 28, 2012
In my neck of the gardening world, sweet corn season is coming to a close. It wasn't a great year for the corn growers, but I did my part and ... Read More
Fall Needle Drop
Wednesday September 26, 2012
It's only natural to be worried when you see your beautiful evergreens turning brown in the center and needles scattered on the ground. Rest assured, this is just yearly needle ... Read More
Downy Mildew on Impatiens
Monday September 24, 2012
There are a handful of plants we all rely on as dependable, sure bets. That's how Impatiens have always been viewed. They provide color in shade and bloom throughout the ... Read More
How Much Protection Can You Expect from Row Covers?
Sunday September 23, 2012
Frost happens, even when you least expect it. Sometimes it's a relief, to finally be able to put your garden to bed. Sometimes it's a freak occurrence and you'd like ... Read More
It's Fall! Let's Get to Work.
Saturday September 22, 2012
Yes, it's officially fall in the northern hemisphere at 10:49 est. Well, you knew it was coming. But don't throw in the trowel just yet. Take advantage of the mild ... Read More
Foodie Friday - The Comfort of Dried Beans
Friday September 21, 2012
Dried beans have been a casualty of our fast food culture. Such a shame, because dried beans are a comfort food - once you rehydrate them, of course. I wonder ... Read More
Over-Wintering Waterlilies
Thursday September 20, 2012
You couldn't ask for an easier plant to grow, than a waterlily. They never need deadheading. They never need watering. They rarely need dividing or feeding and they bloom all ... Read More
Sow What? Self-Sowing in the Fall.
Wednesday September 19, 2012
I've been collecting flower seeds for a few weeks now. Since I don't have a lot of room indoors, I like flowers with seeds that can be scattered in the ... Read More
Cheer Up Your Garden with Pansies
Monday September 17, 2012
Pansies are one of the joys of cool season gardening. We expect them to be one of the first flowers on the nursery shelves in the spring, but they're ... Read More
Getting More from Cool Season Containers
Sunday September 16, 2012
I'm getting into full garden clean-up mode, but I'm not quite ready to dump my containers. I've been replacing some of the tired out plants that have been working hard ... Read More
For the Birds
Saturday September 15, 2012
It's time to pull the bird feeders out and make sure they're ready for the winter. The first thing you need to do is make sure they're clean. You don't ... Read More
Foodie Friday - Shallot Season
Friday September 14, 2012
Shallots are the genteel member of the onion family. Their flavor is sweet and subtle and they melt into whatever you're cooking. Shallots are treated like epicurean divas, but ... Read More
Is that Garlic in the Air?
Wednesday September 12, 2012
You didn't think you were done planting just because it's fall, did you? It's bulb season and the queen of bulbs is - Garlic! OK, there are prettier bulbs, but ... Read More
And the Winners are...
Tuesday September 11, 2012
I just love the "Fruits, Vegetables and All Things Edible" Photo Challenge. Who doesn't love seeing what everyone grew and wondering what they are going to make with it? We've ... Read More
Planting Bulbs in the Lawn
Monday September 10, 2012
It's time to start shopping for spring bulbs. I'm old and lazy now, so I like large bulbs that don't require me to dig a lot of holes. I did ... Read More
Come Say "Hi!" at Heritage Festival
Sunday September 9, 2012
I'll be talking about some of my favorite uncommon common vegetables at the 6th annual Heritage Harvest Festival at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, next weekend. I'm really looking forward to the ... Read More
Post-Labor Day Lawn Care
Saturday September 8, 2012
For most people, Labor Day means a day off, parades and barbecues. For gardeners, it means the start of lawn care season. I'll admit, I don't pay much attention to ... Read More
Foodie Friday - Green Tomato Inspiration
Friday September 7, 2012
How is it there always seem to be tomatoes forming at the end of the season - when there is no chance of them turning red? You would think tomato ... Read More
Garden Ornament or Junk?
Wednesday September 5, 2012
It's always fun to visit a garden with another gardener. We all have such different tastes. I love when we stumble upon an object and try to figure out if ... Read More
Appreciate Your Efforts on Labor Day
Monday September 3, 2012
Happy Labor Day. I hate that it's considered the last day of summer. The garden doesn't have a clue that it's time to call it quits. Gardens are demanding. I ... Read More
Fall for Flowers
Sunday September 2, 2012
Last week I rhapsodized on Joe Pye Weed. Today I thought I'd feature the whole line-up of fall blooming perennial flowers. Fall bloomers require some patience and pinching, as they ... Read More
September in the GardenA Regional Gardening Almanac
Saturday September 1, 2012
We've had wild weather for much of the summer and I'm curious to see what the fall will bring. September gardening can mean cool, crisp nights or hot, hazy, Indian ... Read More