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In one of my posts after Tropical Storm Irene, I included photos of my smashed garden. The plants did look pretty sad, so a few days ago, I went in there with my sleeves rolled up, prepared to yank out … Continue reading →

Some of you may have already heard the earth-shattering news: a plant scientist at the University of Connecticut has come up with a non-invasive Euonymus, aka “Burning Bush.” OK, I get the part about how great it is that this … Continue reading →

Rhode Island is about as close to the Lyme disease epicenter as you can get, just a short drive from Lyme CT. Unlike doctors in other parts of the country who dither for months before zeroing in on Lyme, doctors … Continue reading →

Our power came back on Thursday evening. We were without electricity for five days.  I am only now beginning to realize how stressed out I was last week. I had to work from assorted cafe’s, shop every day for our … Continue reading →

Yes, we are still without power, so I am once again writing from a cafe in town. I had a chance to take some photos of my post-hurricane garden, and I am sharing them with you. What’s most interesting about … Continue reading →

As many of you know, we live on the south coast of Rhode Island, not directly on the ocean, but close enough – close enough to have received a mandatory evacuation notice for hurricane Irene. We, and most of our … Continue reading →

Once again, the so-called “authorities” are doing something unbelievably short sighted and stupid. Rhode Island is home to the Quonset Business Park, which has so far enjoyed some success, particularly as a port for the transport of cars. Until recently … Continue reading →

Last week, my collaborator, “partner in crime,” and friend, HerbDoc, had a serious stroke. We were all pretty worried for a while, but she has now gone home to continue her tough road to recovery. That’s very good news, but  … Continue reading →

Here’s HerbDoc with a plant suggestion for that shady spot: Ligularia is a handsome plant which is cultivated for its showy flower heads and in some cases, for its variegated foliage.  This is another one of those swap plants which … Continue reading →

When I was in Maine visiting the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, there was an ecological market taking place on the grounds. I happened upon a stand run by a woman who makes wonderful soap, including the one in the photo … Continue reading →