Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with beekeepers in my area. I learned the specific roles th ...
Drought Busters
I’m tired. Tired of hand watering and of dragging hoses and sprinklers around my property. I’ve trie ...
Behind the Scenes
Every time I visit a public garden, I’m impressed. The displays are usually spectacular, nearly weed ...
Composting for Good
During a recent install, I was reminded of the importance of composting, and the ease with which it ...
Spring Blues
Each year in March, Longwood Gardens announces a special display in their conservatory that features ...
Blasted by Mother Nature
Spring is both exciting and terrifying. Exciting because new life is emerging from the ground on a d ...
Thirty Under Thirty
My heart hurts for trees when I see them butchered to prevent them from interfering with above groun ...
Banned for Good
I was happy to read that the PA Department of Agriculture added Berberis thunbergii (Japanese Barber ...
A Carpet of Pine
January reminds us to focus on the new while letting go of the old. It’s the time when we say goodby ...
Unusual Plants for Winter Interest
Most people think of traditional evergreens like boxwoods and holly when they seek winter interest i ...