Do these pansies and violas look tired to you? Like many gardeners, including Susan down in Texas, I know these flowers won't last too much longer as the days grow hotter, but it seems a shame to pull …
Focal Point for the Garden
Back in the early spring, when I posted about renovating my perennial bed by the back patio, several people suggested via comments that I should add a focal point at the corner of the patio.I'd like …
And When It Rains?
Gardening Vacation 2007 - WednesdayWhen you take a whole week off to garden it can't be go-go-go all week long. At some point, the gardener rests. I took advantage of the rain today to slow down and …
Vacation Traditions
Gardening Vacation 2007 - TuesdayDid you ever offer advice to another customer at a garden center? I'm not talking about working at a garden center or nursery and giving advice, I'm talking about …
Some Thank You’s
A few thank you’s to pass along…I love Lee Valley Tools. I sent them an email on Sunday because several years ago I purchased some “Y” valves from them, the kind you use to connect two hoses to an …
Smart Shopping
Gardening Vacation 2007 - Monday.I decided this morning that I needed a break from planting, after re-doing the hosta bed yesterday. Instead, I thought I would relax by going plant shopping!As …
