A hint of fall is in the air. The mornings are cool and crisp, the leaves are starting to change colors and college football is in full swing. It’s clearly […]
Articles on Seasonal Gardening
Amaryllis and Christmas Cactus: Coaxing Repeat Performances
The robust, colorful blooms of an amaryllis or a Christmas cactus, dripping with red, pink, salmon or white blossoms, enhance the holiday season with cheer and beauty. With appropriate care, […]
Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees, What’s the ‘Greener’ Choice?
For the first twenty something years of my life, real Christmas trees were the only option I ever knew. And frankly, artificial trees were so depressingly plastic-looking back then, I’m […]
Extreme Gardening Produces Giant Pumpkins
Just like gardeners, the act of gardening can take on many forms. As you and I fret over important backyard challenges – such as why our hydrangeas aren’t blooming or […]