People in my neck of the woods generally plant trees and shrubs in the spring, but early fall is just as good, if not better. Late August and early September in Ohio are often dry (perhaps not this year!), so some attention should be paid to making sure a newly planted bush is kept moist. […]
Plants
Lavender, Lavender, Where Art Thou?
Summer Lavender When we put in our stone walk many years ago, I envisioned it rimmed with a lavender hedge. Lavandula vera has been a feature lining the walkway, scenting the air, and providing the garden with charm ever since. The story does not have a happy ever after ending. It is more of a […]
Sweet Scents Of Spring Arrive With The Lily Of The Valley
A Nosegay of Lily of the Valley One of the joys of this time of year is the scent of the beds of Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis. The fragrance is embedded in my memory from early years. These small, milky white bells arrayed long the delicate stem give out a slightly musky perfume […]
Plant Fads: Mugo Pines and Stella D’Oro Daylilies
Fashion in gardening is not a bad thing in itself, but it is shortsighted, and that is not very advantageous when working with something that has a potential lifespan longer than your own.
What Is The Big Deal About Bulbs In The Garden?
Fat Healthy Tulip Bulbs by ilonagarden Why have I written numerous articles, as well as written primers on the how-to of fall planted, spring-blooming bulbs in the garden? And why not concentrate on something else, like leaf raking or making compost? Besides one being fascinating and the other mundane? More than a few reasons for […]
Thinking Of Spring Colors My Autumn Thoughts
Next Spring Fashion Colors Are Bright Pastels Let it never be said that Gardeners are not forward thinking people. Sure, we are slower on the uptake on the trendy and fad-driven, we like “slow” this and “slow” that, but we are quite forward thinking …perhaps even avant garde in other ways. Not all of us, […]
