Garden Adventurer: Poinsettia Care Essentials: Earth, Wind, and Fire
Earth, Wind, and Fire — besides being the classic, uber-cool band that makes just about anyone with a pulse jump up and trip the…
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Backyard Bliss
Water. Fertilize. Mow. Weed. It’s a cycle common to many trying to keep their lawn lush with green grass. A cycle that can sometimes…
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Garden Adventurer: Tiny Dancers: The Dainty Daffodils
Daffodils are ubiquitous blooming darlings in springtime landscapes, and while tall selections will certainly stop passersby in their steps, I have a soft spot…
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Compounded Interest
Several of the sprawling family’s siblings, while searching for a location for their extended family to relocate to, built PowerPoint decks. The way a…
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Garden Adventurer: The Indigenous Asters of Autumn
As summer ends, many gardeners turn their attention to the blazing colors that will soon adorn autumn landscapes. I, too, enjoy watching sections of…
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Garden Adventurer: The Riddle of Swiss Chard
What is Swiss chard? First let me tell you what it isn’t. It’s not from Switzerland, but rather the Mediterranean region of Europe. I…
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Garden Adventurer: Savoring Squash Blossoms
As your squash patch reaches maturity under the strengthening summer sun, well-tended plants should begin brimming with their delectable edibles, meaning you can reap…
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Garden Adventurer: Oakleaf Hydrangea: Graceful Pizzazz
When it comes to a woody ornamental with regional roots that is not only dependable but dependably pretty, oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) gets high…
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Garden Adventurer: Easter Lily-ology
Psst! Did you know Easter lilies aren’t just for Easter? While they are ubiquitous offerings in stores everywhere this time of year as holiday…
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Garden Adventurer: Voodoo Gardening
In the dying light of an early spring day last year, I was giving stubborn weeds in my garden their long-overdue last rites with…
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