I might whine about winter and therefore autumn, which is guilty by association, but last weekend we had one of those magical fall days. The sun was bright and warm, the sky was that deep… [Continue Reading]
Plant to know: Climbing hydrangea
Climbing hydrangea is misunderstood. It has a reputation as a temperamental thug, one that takes too long to grow and then grows too much when it does. But have faith friends, Hydrangea anomala petiolaris is… [Continue Reading]
THIS VINE IS NO THUG (NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY)
Vines can be misunderstood members of the plant world. We want them to grow quickly but not too quickly. We want them to grow in places where nothing else will grow, except there’s usually a… [Continue Reading]
GET OUT OF YOUR GARDEN (AND INTO SOMEONE ELSE’S)
Garden tours are such a great way to give your own garden a dose of inspiration. A lot of times I poo-poo going on them because I’m busy, or it’s hot, or it’s buggy, or… [Continue Reading]