Hi again, and thanks for coming back to my blog. These are some ideas I’ve been thinking about as summer slides away and autumn creeps in. Reading Stephen Westcott-Gratton’s article about lesser-known spring bulbs (“Unsung Bulbs For Spring,” Fall 2010, pages 58-63) has set me to thinking about another little darling of the spring that makes itself useful in hard-to-plant … [Read more...] about Star-of-Bethlehem, another spring bulb to try
Our new blog: Making a Garden
Judith Adam is a regular contributor to the pages of Garden Making magazine and a great gardener, too. Best of all, Judith isn’t shy about sharing her knowledge and opinions about plants and gardens. Judith will be writing once a week, sharing experiences from her own garden, telling us what she’s discovered in her research, and offering solid, practical advice. As always, … [Read more...] about Our new blog: Making a Garden
Grow better with plant stimulants
What gardener can resist providing a little treat to help plants grow vigorously? If you're installing new plants, growth stimulants help them to become established more quickly. Or you may want to enhance the performance of a plant already in the garden. Natural growth stimulants increase the performance of your plants without jeopardizing their health with excessive amounts … [Read more...] about Grow better with plant stimulants