Jul 3, 2015 | Gardens
There are many times in the garden when we go for functional, practical and expedient but wish that what we’ve done could be more visually pleasing. We all want the picture-perfect garden that’s worthy of being shown in Country Gardens Magazine or Fine...
Jun 30, 2015 | Gardens
I have a bench in one of my gardens that we never sit on. This year it occured to me that this space would be better used for displaying container plants than for unused seating, so I grouped some succulents there. A far better use of this flat surface! There are many...
Jun 26, 2015 | Gardens
It’s just a few days away. Go past the Fourth of July, round the corner and you’ll be at the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival! Ten days of private gardens that are open to the public for the benefit of local non-profits. Entry into each garden is only $5. and...
Jun 22, 2015 | Gardens
Thyme is one of the best ground covers for dry areas, slopes and full sun. It’s attractive 12 months a year, and smells nice as well. The varieties of Thyme that you use for groundcover are different from those you’d plant for cooking, however. Use...
Jun 18, 2015 | Gardens
Every gardener encounters unexpected situations and challenges. Our primary difficulty is that plants sulk or die unexpectedly, of course. One example: I planted lovely group of three unusual dwarf evergreens and one died, so I’m left with an awkward pair and no way...
Jun 15, 2015 | Gardens
Some of those who follow this blog regularly have commented that I only posted once last week. A first, for Coffee for Roses I think! All I can say is that it’s June, in all its abundance. Sometimes life is so full that our cups not only overfloweth, but tipeth...
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