Seed sowing is this Gardener's Winter Olympics. This is becoming a National trend. Got seeds? Seed sowing season begins right after the new year. I noticed when the wrapping paper goes on sale, the seed stands take their place. For the past 10 + years, Washington Gardener Magazine has hosted the … [Read more...]
MANTS -Winter Networking
Winter warm-up could have multiple meanings depending on where you live. As a garden writer, winter warm-up means gearing up for the seasons ahead. In the Mid-Atlantic, the horticulture community looks forward to an event called MANTS. A BIT OF HISTORY The Maryland and Virginia Nurseryman's … [Read more...]
Adore My Garden
Mulched beds are a sign of this Gardeners autumnal toil, Protecting plants that are dormant beneath the soil. A familiar glimpse of foliage pokes through here and there, New growth, a glistening red stretching up, reaching for air. Hydrangea, peonies, daffodils and crocus, Spring bulbs awaken … [Read more...]
Gardencomm…Why Join??
If you are a gardener, scouting for that near perfect spot to thrive can be difficult. Having a passion for beautiful gardens, plants, garden books, and…well, all things garden or garden related can make finding your place in a community difficult. When you want to write, teach, or share your … [Read more...]
Tree Peonies – Hope of My Garden
Tree peonies are the blessing of my garden and perhaps yours as well. When the weather is finicky, I spend the winter checking to see if they do not bud out too early. While other gardening friends worried about too much rain, I thought, it's ok my tree peonies need a drink to get through the … [Read more...]
Lee May – Gardener Gone Too Soon
Gardener gone too soon can be applied to many of our Elders who taught us the joy of gardening. Whether it was a parent, a grandparent, a neighbor or friend, the gift of gardening continues to bring us joy. A gift given to me by a gardener I never met was from Lee May. Lee May is missed in my world … [Read more...]
Flower Power…I am Distracted
I knew my 2019 trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show was going to be a treat! Especially when I heard the theme was Flower Power.Where did the phrase "Flower Power come from? This term became a popular slogan used in 1960 - 70+/- by the American counterculture. Using this term represented an … [Read more...]
Foliage Fun In Winter
Foliage bouquets on a winter day can be a lifesaver. The traditional bouquet is generally filled with blooming plants that are terrific eye candy. After the blooms have faded, the leftover foliage is no longer appreciated. This is true even in the garden. Most gardeners tend to plan and plant for … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve ..
Please be safe as you share the excitement of new beginnings in a new year, as well as the anticipation of what lies ahead. May we practice kindness, tolerance and reach back to uplift others in this garden plot called life. It is never too muddy to support each other. Never too cloudy to look at … [Read more...]
Sunday Mood…
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