During this season of giving thanks we reflect upon the blessings of the bounty. Our gardens and engagement therein give us many reasons to pause and reflect during our season of giving thanks to God through our Thanksgiving heritage and...
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Garden “Tool Time”
My weekly dialog with my brother the master veggie gardener inspired my topic this week. Each year he spends his summers tending a phenomenal spread of vegetables, berries as well as flowers for cutting to enjoy in vases on kitchen...
Orchestrating Early Spring Color
Hard to get motivated back into the garden work with the recent rain and temperatures in the 30s most nights. The cold weather and soil can discourage many gardeners. But some effort now can give you welcome early spring...
Preparing Your Gardens for Their Long Winter’s Nap
This week's wind and rain brought down most of the leaves in our region...so now is the perfect time to invest some effort in your gardens for your best outcomes next season. It is also great for your health...
Fall Water Garden Tips Part II
Looks as if this week will begin the journey to more seasonal October weather. The forecast suggests night temperatures hovering in the mid 30's, so the greenery will soon be a memory. Now that you have your leaves and debris...
Fall Tips for Water Gardens: Part I
The beauty of water gardens is their ability to extend one's garden enjoyment long after the plant blooms of the season are spent. The sounds and visuals of the water garden provide sensory experiences to keep us gardeners engaged...
Fall Plant Treasures: Not Just Mums
Ahhhh the past few weeks of 60s 70 degree weather has given us the unexpected joy of an extended garden season here in the north country. Even the begonias and alyssum continue to flourish! But of course their days...
Gardens on Vacation?
Aww what a week's vacation does to the spirit and soul...especially if it includes visits to nurseries and snooping for gardens along the way! Last week I spent time down the Jersey Shore and spent hours of bike riding seeing...
Fall IS for Planting
Yes contrary to what many folks think, fall is a great time to do some planting to jump start next season. When folks think of fall planting they often limit themselves to fall bulbs. Well think outside the box...
The Power of Water (P.O.W) in Gardens
Throughout history water has been an integral element in gardens. It is hard to imagine any famous garden without some natural or man made water feature. We need only look in our own backyard to discover this: Congress Park in...