Annie and Melissa twittered back and forth about this plant, mentioning Elizabeth Lawrence while they were at it. So I went to see what she is noted as saying about the Winter Honeysuckle. ”Nearly every garden in the South has a large ungainly … [Read more...] about Lonicera Fragrantissima
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Winter For Sure
It's winter for sure here in the Heartland. Horribly cold the other day and a glaze of ice tonight. Hopefully everyone is tucked away in their homes around a warm hearth :) My indoor bulb pans are doing well, and the poinsettias are still alive ;) … [Read more...] about Winter For Sure
Old Posts Never Die
From the past- as I go into my winter semi-dormancy {originally on my old blog and reposted here 9/14/06}I love trees. I am one of the tree-hugger persons; in fact, I highly identify with the Ents in the Tolkien stories.Here's a few bits of info on … [Read more...] about Old Posts Never Die
October’s End
It is time to copy the tips from the sidebar for posterity and get ready to post new garden tips for November and the fast approaching winter. I enjoyed my day trip to Old Man's Cave this past month with the roadside pumpkin display and the long … [Read more...] about October’s End
Answering Your Question
Ever check your search keywords? Today someone wanted to find out if you should add bone meal to bulbs. the answer is YES!And if you are interested in my newly updated pages on bulbs, planting them, designing the landscape with them...whatever, check … [Read more...] about Answering Your Question
Ike’s Aftermath in Ohio
I thought you might be interested in seeing the trees that blew down a few properties away from me. These were giant burr oaks felled by the mighty winds of Ike. … [Read more...] about Ike’s Aftermath in Ohio
Time to Note Fall Color
Years ago I wrote a bit about how fall color sometimes surprises me. Here in the Midwest we are surrounded by the rich tapestry of autumn trees and goldenrod field flowers, but sometimes overlook the many other forms of fall color. It is a great time … [Read more...] about Time to Note Fall Color
3RD Season of the Gardening Year
It isn't official, but for Ohioan gardeners the passing of Labor Day marked the end of our season of full tilt gardening, and we entered our autumn in feeling and attitude. In my area this part of the year is dry, but in 2008 it is a little drier … [Read more...] about 3RD Season of the Gardening Year
Mugo Pines: When to Trim and Prune
To Prune or Not to Prune, That is the Question Google keeps sending people to my blog for answers on when to prune a mugho or mugo pine. I know I've mentioned it in posts, but now it is time to inform everyone of the best time and the proper way to … [Read more...] about Mugo Pines: When to Trim and Prune
Flowering Kale
Kale For Sale It's time to think of the autumn phase of the garden already. When we picture autumn we picture the trees ablaze with color, at least here in the Midwest, and in the Northeast of the USA. Other players on the stage, … [Read more...] about Flowering Kale
