Barbara Perry Lawton I always can tell when the new year is approaching – that’s when the seed catalogs begin piling up in my mailbox. What a treat it is to graze in the colorful meadows of the catalogs. Ambitions … Continue reading
By Joyce Driemeyer Many herbs are so versatile and floriferous that they can enhance an established perennial border. These plants are very attractive to butterflies and bees. Tall pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) with its red flowers is loved by hummingbirds. … Continue reading
By Cindy Gilberg After the floral abundance of spring comes a steadily changing profusion of blooms. The crescendo builds as summer progresses and then, in late summer, both sun and shade gardens become punctuated by the butter yellow goldenrod flowers … Continue reading
By Ellen Barredo There is no question about it. Potted plants grown in the home are growing in a very unusual environment not found in most of the natural world, so you have to create the right conditions for maintaining … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon With the current economy and concerns about the safety of some of our imported foods, more and more people are growing their own food. Here are three gardening techniques that can be used to grow more food … Continue reading
