It seems that everyone wants to push the seasons.I haven’t even raked the first fallen leaf and already the mailman has delivered the first seed catalog of the season. It’s from the same company that …
An OLOGBA for the Society
Dear Esteemed and Potential Members of the Society for the Preservation and Propagation of Old-Time Gardening Wisdom, Lore, and Superstition (SPPOTGWLS or “the Society”),I, your self-appointed society …
Gardener Seeking Perfect Mulch
Experienced gardener seeks the right mulch for a long-term relationship. Loves mulches that are environmentally responsible, willing to stay put, and do their part in suppressing weeds, retaining …
Bloomin’ Crabapples!
Crabapples blooming in the fall?I would not have believed it, had I not noticed two crabapple trees, in two different locations, blooming this past week.Some spring flowering trees and shrubs will …
SLOPpy Planting Warning
The following is a public service blog posting to warn gardeners about the travesty of planting spring flowering bulbs in straight lines.To put it bluntly, gardeners don’t let other gardeners plant …
Someone’s Garden Feels Neglected…
A Guest Post from the Garden FairiesWhere’s Carol? It’s been weeks, it seems, since she’s spent any real time out here in the garden.I know! I hear she came out a few days ago, gave the compost …
