When you last sowed seeds did you make sure the seed starting mix had been sterilized? How about the container you put it in? Did you make sure it was clean, too? And lighting? Did you pay attention …
I’m in Denial
I'm in denial.It is not possible, is it, for the Showy Stonecrop to be blooming now? These are fall flowers aren't they? It isn't fall, is it? It's still summer.I'm in denial.I'm ignoring the signs …
Garden Song, Inch by Inch…
“Inch by inch, row by row…”Am I the last one to learn about this song? Did everyone else know about it? I don’t know how I missed this garden song all this time, I just did. But I've discovered it …
On This Special Occasion
On this occasion of my 1,200th post on this blog, I’ve decided to answer some of the commonly asked questions about me, my garden, and my hoes.1. Do you really wear a long white dress when mowing …
Planting By The Signs of the Moon
As we look back 40 years ago to the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969, our thoughts turn to gardening, as they always do.I remember where I was when Neil Armstrong first stepped onto that …
Where Are They?
There are a few things missing from my garden this season, including…Phlox paniculata ‘Crème de Menthe’. At one time, this was one of my favorite perennials, but it disappeared completely this year. …
