NEWS, GARDEN MUSINGS & ECO-FRIENDLY INSIGHTS
Stumped? Just Make it a Garden
How do you deal with a stump where you'll be looking at it up close and personal for years? Without resorting to disruptive (and expensive) stump grinding or toxic chemicals?
Seeing Red (In Plants)
Red hues in fall are caused by anthocyanins, plant pigments with many protective functions.
Plants Full of Promise at Season’s End
Plants that look good in fall and winter abound in prairies. Travels to The Olbrich Botanical Garden, Curtis Prairie and Northwind Perennial Farm in Wisconsin show how to use them in the garden.
Cover Shot!
Karen Bussolini photo on the cover of The American Gardener
How to Overwinter Rosemary Plants
Hardy rosemary cultivars might survive a Zone 5 winter, but I'm not betting on it. Read how to successfully overwinter rosemary plants.
Looking for Trouble in the Fall Garden
While you're outside planting bulbs and cleaning up gardens, here are some things to keep an eye out for that are easier to take care of before they get out of hand.