Getting Ready for Spring (0)
Get ready for spring with projects and activities to prepare your body, tools and mind. Soon we will be out in the garden, cleaning up debris, scratching at the lawn, and looking for any winter damage. When the spring thaw comes will you be ready to go?
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Caring for Holiday Plants (0)
The holiday decorations have been put back in the attic, the cookies have all been eaten and the tree has been chopped up for mulch (hopefully). The only remaining vestige of the season is the holiday plant given to you by Cousin Martha. Here are some tips on caring for that plant to increase your [...]
The Perennial Travelers Trip for 2010 (1)
In early June the Perennial Travelers hit the road again to visit the historic gardens at Hildine; theClark Art Institute & Museum; The Mount, Edith Wharton’s estate and much more.
Who Are the Perennial Travelers? (0)
Several years ago I offered a bus trip to tour two gardens in New England: Fred McGourty’s Hillside Gardens and The Berkshire Botanical Gardens. The idea was very well received. I realized that gardeners are always ready to go on a trip to visit and tour beautiful gardens, yet other family members [...]
Green Your Holidays With Boxwood (1)
The holiday season is upon us and many of us are decorating our homes with fresh greens. Since I have no evergreen trees on my property (we’ve always regretted not planting a few “Christmas trees”), I usually use trimmings from my boxwood. I am always amazed, therefore, at the number of people who are surprised [...]
Over the past four decades I have found so much joy in my garden. This site is a collection of my thoughts, ideas and tips to get the most out of your garden.... whether it's your whole yard or just a single terracotta pot.