Having decided how you want your new garden to function and feel and then analyzed your site conditions, you’re ready to start choosing what to … Read More ›
Category: Resources
If you’re anything like me, you enjoy sitting down with a cup of tea to watch the birds at the feeder. The finches settle in … Read More ›
Does a shrub that’s adaptable, super-easy-to-grow and has multiple benefits to wildlife, along with culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic value for people sound too good to … Read More ›
Last month, I shared my excitement at finding an easy-to-make tick-repellent formula that works really well for me. I also promised to share, with her … Read More ›
If you’re allergic to poison ivy (or oak, or sumac), you know just how miserable this rash can make you. But how can you keep from … Read More ›
On my recent trip to Plum Island to watch for warblers, I really didn’t want the day marred by bloodsucking insects. But I also wasn’t … Read More ›
My last post discussed why it’s important to include native plants in our gardens. But how many native plants does it take to make a … Read More ›
Compost has justly earned the nickname ‘black gold’ among gardeners. But as with so many things, I had my share of false starts at composting … Read More ›
My last post centered on the needs of pollinators. This post is focused on the needs of the gardener and how to fuse the two successfully. …Read More ›
In an earlier post, I mentioned the importance of not including invasive plants in your garden design. In this post, I’m sharing some resources to … Read More ›