Pruning Spreading Junipers

Feb 13, 2014 | Gardens

The ideal way to prune a spreading juniper is to take off any deadwood and then stop. What makes a juniper attractive are those long, feathery branches. The reality is, however, that many of these plants have been placed in locations that they can’t be allowed to...

For Vegetable Garden Newbies

Feb 6, 2014 | Gardens

If this the spring that you’ve said “I want to grow vegetables this year,” here are a few tips for you. Most importantly: do it. Jump in and don’t worry too much about doing things the wrong way. Sure, there are general guidelines for success but a great deal about...

A More Beautiful Neighborhood?

Feb 4, 2014 | Gardens, You Can Grow That

There’s something highly contagious gong around; perhaps you’ve seen it spread in your area. First it lands at one house and pretty soon it’s popping up all over the neighborhood. It unfolds a bit more slowly than the plague or a video gone viral, but spread it does....

Fresh Herbs on the Kitchen Windowsill

Jan 31, 2014 | Gardens

As winter stretches on, we need all the reminders of the growing season we can get. Fortunately, you can have summer on your windowsill. Imagine the aromatherapy and the fresh flavors of July in your January kitchen. Fortunately at this time of year many garden...

I Love Calibrachoa Lemon Slice

Jan 21, 2014 | Gardens

Name: Calibrachoa Lemon Slice Type of Plant: Annual for sunny places. Why I love this: Bright, fresh yellow and white flowers all summer and fall. I planted this variety of Superbells in my front garden where it’s very sunny and hot and it flowered all summer without...

Coffee in the Garden

Jan 20, 2014 | Gardens

Welcome to Coffee for Roses! After this initial post I’ll jump right in with regular features including Wednesday for Foodies, and The Weekend Project on Fridays. Since today’s Mishmash Monday anything goes, so in addition to welcoming you to my new...