Monthly Archives: July 2009

Isn’t it beautiful? Do you have this in your garden? I let milkweed grow around my potato patch. I yank it if it starts growing inside the fence, but around the perimeter, it’s just fine. This is, of course, common … Continue reading →

I’ve had two visitors in my garden recently – one common and the other less so. In our area, the squirrel population is completely dominated by the “grays.” That’s why I was surprised to see this unusual  little red squirrel … Continue reading →

If you haven’t read Amy Stewart’s books, you might want to check them out.  Her latest , “Wicked Plants,” takes a detailed look at the  poisonous,  illegal, and generally evil members of the plant world. Her earlier best-seller, “Flower Confidential,” … Continue reading →

Any self-respecting, rose growing gardener knows that the least you can do for your roses is more than you would do for any other plant in your garden…and still, that usually isn’t enough. Roses require constant vigilance in order to … Continue reading →

Now that our big “Gardening With the Masters” tour is over, I thought I’d share some thoughts and images with you. I was a docent at one of the featured gardens, which meant that I showed visitors around and tried … Continue reading →

I have been very busy this weekend (sunny at last!) with the garden tour. Here is an interesting and useful post by our friend and Master Gardener colleague, HerbDoc: The cold and wet May and June weather has spawned an … Continue reading →