NEWS, EVENTS & GARDENING TIPS
Early Spring Garden Cleanup Tips
Try to avoid compacting soil by stepping into garden beds when soil is wet. There's plenty of spring garden cleanup within arm's reach.
It’s All About the Light
When look at translucent flowers like witch hazels with low sun shining through, they’re ablaze with light. Backlighting is pure glowing magic.
Microclimates Made Visible in Your Yard
Microclimates are areas of slight climactic difference within a region. We can take advantage of the microclimates in our own yards.
March 27 Pollinator Workshop in Washington, CT
Come learn how to create, maintain and restore habitat to benefit pollinators.
Independent Non-GMO Seed Catalogs
This time of year, my p.o. box runneth over - with a bounteous crop of specialty mail order seed catalogs that get my mouth watering. With giant chemical companies owning and controlling most of the global seed market, I urge you to seek out independent seed houses. They tell you who they are right up front.
Perennials That Look Good in Winter
How do we make gardens that still look like gardens in the winter? It’s worth scoping out what perennial foliage still looks good in your garden in cold weather. Gather these "foul weather friends" together for winter garden beauty.
