Drought Tolerant and Heat Tolerant Perennials
It's been hot and dry here in southern New England this summer, and even hotter in many other parts of the country. I...
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How To Divide Irises
Bearded iris (Iris x germanica) is the most commonly grown iris. Its fleshy roots are called rhizomes. The flowers ar...
My June Garden: Growing Canna, Pruning Lilac, Fer...
Part of the fun of gardening for me is that there are always new things to learn. Recently, I learned something new a...
Growing Flowering Vines
There's something romantic and old-fashioned about flowering vines, the way they amble over garden fences and climb u...
Hellebores, Early Spring Bloomers in your Garden
Hellebores blooming at The Chelsea Physic Garden in London in February. Helleborus orientalis is also called Lenten ...
How To Get Flowering Houseplants Ready for Spring
It's time to wake up your houseplants! As the days grow longer and the sun gets stronger, now is the time to wake up...
Gardening Ideas for Kids: Have More Fun by Using ...
My friend the horticulturist Ruth Clausen told me about a great activity to do with kids indoors. She calls it "garb...
Grow Your Own Microgreens Indoors -- It's A G...
Remember the adage that good things come in small packages? Let’s start with microgreens. Scientists and nutritionis...
Growing Herbs Indoors
There are many reasons why it’s satisfying to grow herbs indoors during the cold winter months in my Zone 6 region. I...
Meet Illustrator Kate Blairstone!
Kate Blairstone is no shrinking violet. As an illustrator she approaches her subjects with the exuberance of a person...
Roots By The Sea
Heidi walking to the shoreline with the "Three Islands" garden to her right It almost seems as if everything in Heid...
Annual Flowers Aim to Please, by Dorian Winslow
You can't beat an annual plant for its desire to please the gardener. It has one season to live and it puts all of ...