June Blogathon Means 30 Days of Gardening Tips
John Cabot climbing rose is a great plant for all zones.
View ArticleXeriscape Garden Finally in Full Bloom
Have you heard the old gardening saying about perennial plants? “The first season they sleep, the second season they creep and the third season they leap.” That saying sure proves true with the...
View ArticleCelebrate National Rose Month with Old Garden Roses
I always knew June was the month for roses in my own garden. That’s when my favorite roses put on a fragrant show around the patio and throughout the garden. It turns out, June is National Rose Month...
View ArticleHow to Attract Wild Birds to your Garden
It's easy to attract wild birds to your landscape by providing food, water, shelter and a place to raise their young.
View ArticleThe National Pollinator Network Needs Your Garden
Plant and bee counted! We’re celebrating National Pollinator Week and need gardeners across the country to join in. You don’t have to have a large garden; any size garden is an important part of the...
View ArticleFairy gardens need these Fairy Flowers
Every fairy garden needs a few fairies flitting around to make sure all is growing well. The best fairy garden fairies — the ones who make a gardener’s wishes come true — are those made from the...
View ArticlePlant for Hummingbirds on Earth Day
Happy Earth Day 2016! For the last 17 years I’ve worked to create an eco-friendly naturescape in my suburban backyard. I’ve planted native flowers, added low-maintenance perennial plants, reduced...
View ArticleAttract Pollinators with Perennial Herbs
The bronze fennel that guards the abandoned herb garden is a testament to the power of benign neglect. This tall and hardy herb has stood like a sentry for years without any care, yet it grows feathery...
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