Aug 25, 2014 | Gardens
Where did August go? As often is the case, summer has evaporated on me. But even as Labor Day Weekend is just ahead, there is a great deal of action going on in my vegetable garden. If you are growing vegetables, here are some of the things you might want to do as...
Aug 18, 2014 | Gardens
Deadheading summer phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a good example of how even within the same species plants can behave very differently, and our treatment of them might need to vary as well. In mid-August the plants that came into flower in July are beginning to either...
Aug 11, 2014 | Gardens
Some plants don’t die of natural causes. Sometimes they are murdered. Strangled, in fact, often by the people who planted them and care for them in the first place. Most gardeners don’t intend to strangle their plants, of course. In fact, it often happens...
Aug 8, 2014 | Gardens
Sometimes we need plants that are full and solid, and other times it’s good to have plants that aren’t as heavy. Don’t think of these as “leggy.” Remember these plants for the times when you need something that doesn’t block the...
Aug 4, 2014 | Gardens
You Can Grow That! There are so many plants that are fragrant, especially on summer evenings. Be sure to put plants that are fragrant where you’re likely to be sitting late in the day. Place summer’s sweet-smelling flowers under bedroom windows as well....
Jul 31, 2014 | Gardens
When live gives you lemons, make lemonade, the saying goes. And using the same philosophy, when you’re basil looks sick and you know it’s all dying, pick it quickly and make pesto. That’s what I did yesterday. Last week I realized that my basil...
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