Happy New Year! In the spirit of the season, here’s a resolution for all of us. Identify a plant’s problem before you treat it. I can’t emphasize this enough. This ...
Archives for December 2013
Grateful for this and all seasons
Another year in the garden is about to close, which is a good time to reflect on the past growing season. I’m grateful for the flowers, fruits and vegetables produced in the ...
Try the real thing to celebrate the 2014 Color of the Year
Pantone, the world’s arbiter of hues, has announced Radiant Orchid as the 2014 Color of the Year. Last year, the color was Emerald, which symbolized prosperity and growth. This ...
Grow you own holiday feast
Some foods signify the holidays more than others, and a lot of them come from the garden. Sage, green beans, lettuces and greens, potatoes and sweet potatoes are all easy to grow ...
HortusScope for December 2013
Here's HortusScope for December 2013, a checklist of garden and nature related events compiled as a public service by Wendy Ford of Landscape Fancies. Please click on the link ...