Monthly Archives: August 2009

Imagine watching crews cut down every single tree on your street. Now, imagine living in Worcester, MA, where they’ve had to destroy about 25,000 trees so far. The culprit is this  creature, the Asian longhorn beetle or ALB, and it … Continue reading →

Back in June, I wrote about my new push mower. I said that this mower and I were in the process of developing a “working relationship,” and I went on about the money I was saving and how my garden … Continue reading →

There is something about a hydrangea that is almost irresistible…maybe it’s their reputation for being old fashioned…something my grandmother would grow. Until this year I also thought hydrangeas were nearly indestructible. There are four hydrangeas growing along the side of … Continue reading →