Watering is so critical at this time of year. Too much or little can wallop a plant so its beauty and strength is diminished for the season. In the

Important Points:

Observe the plant in the early morning.  If the […]

There is a certain lightheartedness of the garden which is important to respect when planning, planting or even weeding.  I have found in my wanderings that the more gardens are analyzed, controlled and forced, […]

One of the joys of summer is seeing the different blooming vines on people’s mailboxes, fences and arbors.  There are many kind of long blooming vines available in all colors. The trick is training them or helping them climb, and in knowing how to cut them back in the winter to get the […]

When people asked me what I would do if I had a million dollars I would always say, “I want to help kids in an afterschool program. I could pay for it because I would be rich.”

The funny thing about that is that once a got rid of the block that […]

I have come to hear in my requests from customers that they want a “maintenance free” garden.   They talk about their jobs and schedule and say they have no time for gardening, but want things that flower and smell nice and look pretty all the time.

My reaction used to be, “Oh […]