Refrigerate Peony Buds for Months of Blooms
Today I’m sharing something I tried for the first time ever – refrigerating peony buds for months of blooms. The reason I thought of doing
May 25, 2022
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Saying Goodbye to Your Garden with Pressed Flowers
Saying goodbye to your garden with pressed flowers can help make this emotionally challenging event a bit more bearable. I remember just a few years
April 27, 2022
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Geraniums and Pelargoniums in My Garden
Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ Geraniums and pelargoniums may look fragile and delicate, but they’re actually some of the hardest working plants in my garden. Why? They’re
March 10, 2022
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Designing a Barren Berm
It’s been no easy feat designing a barren berm and transforming it into a pollinator paradise. But, five years later I’m happy to say it’s
February 27, 2022
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How To Use White In The Garden
Often overlooked, the color white frequently takes a back seat to all the showier colors out there, which is such a shame! Though people
January 21, 2022
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The Fall Garden in NYC’s Little Island
Have any of you heard of the Little Island garden before? Well, I sure hadn’t, so imagine my surprise when I quite literally stumbled upon
December 8, 2021
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Pre-chill Tulips for Mild Climate Gardens
Growing tulips in warmer climates can certainly be done; it just takes a little extra work in the form of pre-chilling the bulbs (but boy,
December 3, 2021
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Transforming a side yard from Blah to Beautiful
I originally wrote this post about transforming a side yard eight years ago. However, I’m re-writing this in honor of my friend who created this
October 29, 2021
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Designing with Ornamental Grasses
I’ve been designing with ornamental grasses for decades and consider them an indispensable staple not only in my own garden but in those I design.
October 12, 2021
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Late Summer Sizzle for the Garden
Who needs some late-summer sizzle in the garden right about now? August through September can be a tough time for the garden. Heck, it can
August 26, 2021
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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Lawn-Free Garden
Over the past several years, I’ve written a lot about creating a lawn-free garden. I’ve talked about everything from the nitty -gritty details of removing
July 23, 2021
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Lupine Meadow at Lake Tahoe
Every few years, when the conditions are just right, this meadow is filled with thousands and thousands of lupines. I just so happened to be
July 14, 2021
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