Some people get 15 minutes of fame. Some trees get what feels like 15 minutes of flower. In early May, […]
May’s 15 minutes of flame: Flowering crabapples
My long, sad, happy affair with Clematis
Clematis and I have a thing. It isn’t always good. It isn’t always long. But, you know, I just can’t […]
Remember to protect yourself, too
Gardeners might not think twice about running out in their pyjamas (as I did last night) to protect their tender […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall… or is it ball?
Looks like I’m talking magic again. No smoke, just mirrors. Mirrors are a way to fool the eye, making a […]
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: May 2009
I’m new to this “tradition” (if the term applies to something so young) initiated by Indiana blogger Carol of May […]
Good in a pinch: Technique tip
If your garden is small, here’s a technique to keep certain plants from overgrowing it. If your garden is shady, […]
Garden magic tricks: Lady in a bathtub
Gather round, kids. Now you too can amaze your friends with this simple garden sleight of hand: turn a flower […]
Poetry: Morning Inglorious
The first of the year’s bazillion morning glory seedlings have just popped up in my garden. To celebrate my love-hate […]