Bad things happen in urban gardens, and Carol Hartsell has written about 12 things a beginning urban gardener needs to know, some of which are bad. Not all, but some. She begins by warning the beginning urban gardener that you will definitely kill something. Hopefully what you kill is not a whole row of tomato […]...
When I was reading the article by Bruce Manns, I was struck by the fact that energy and gardening have lots in common. His article really had nothing to do with energy as such. He wrote an excellent article about how he was planning his garden to fit the characteristics of his yard. In his […]...
The Magnolia grandiflora are blooming here in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles again. This scene caught my eye on a recent walk through the neighborhood. See an extensive album of Magnolia grandiflora photos from 2013 See a video photo montage of Magnolia grandiflora photos from 2013 From Wikipedia… Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as […] Flowering Now: Magnolia grandiflora is...
Don Davis has written somewhat nostalgically about the good old gardening days. He says that he has gardened for over thirty five years, and a lot has changed in the gardening world over that period of time. Don says that some of what has changed has been good, but some other changes have not been […]...
The 27th Annual Herb & Garden Faire took place over the weekend at the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The two day event included plant sales, gardening lectures, arts and crafts, music, delicious foods, and garden themed displays. What started out as a small plant has grown over the years into […]...
If you think that squirrels are just too darn clever, you’re probably right. Keeping them out of your garden or out of the birdfeeder and winning the battle is a task for mental giants. Big box stores sell all kinds of contraptions to keep squirrels from getting into the birdfeeder from passive to active methods. […]...
Harlequin flower (Sparaxis tricolor) Another discovery from Tumblr. I subscribe to several people there who regular blog about flowers and gardening and the photo below popped in my feed. I don’t know much about them, but this photo led to me find out a but more. This is always the great judge of any blog […] Interesting Plant: Harlequin flower (Sparaxis tricolor) is a post from: A Gardener's...
There are several good reasons that you should plan for reseeding annuals in your garden. Linda Frost has written a helpful article for gardeners like me who like to have colorful flower gardens but who what to do it as easily as possible. One of the good things about some annuals is that they are […]...
The secret to a great path is all in its design. Whether straight, curved, paved or gravel, there's one to suit every space, says Louise McDaid. We help you choose the right style for your garden...
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There has been a growing concern over the fact that Knock Out roses are getting knocked out . Knock Out roses weren’t named for getting knocked out, but rather because of the proliferation of flowers they produce all summer long. But there is an old disease that is making it difficult for knock out roses […]...
A lovely coreopsis seen along a walk yesterday evening. Read more about it in this essay, “The Importance of stopping – End of the Day for May 9, 2014” Coreopsis at Sunset Check out my collection of gardening essays, “From A Gardener’s Notebook” now available as a Kindle eBook. (You don’t need a Kindle to read […] Video: In the neighborhood. Coreopsis...
If you live in the U.K., Spanish bluebells are considered invasive, and not just because they’re Spanish. The Spanish bluebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica, is native to Spain (duh) and Portugal, and it is likely considered invasive in the U.K. because it usually chokes out the native bluebell plant. Spanish bluebells are also considered to be invasive […]...
Sophie looks at some self-seeding annuals for low-maintenance, reliable colour in both the flower and vegetable gardens...
Costa visits an ex-GA presenter to see his latest project; an arts centre and surrounding garden built entirely of recycled materials...
Jerry talks about some of the banana varieties available to home gardeners, how to grow them and finds out about some diseases to watch out for...
John talks with award-winning garden designer Paul Bangay about his approach to design and how it has evolved over his 20-year career...
Jacaranda mimosifolia These amazing purple flowering trees burst forth every year at this time and brighten up the city dramatically. You don’t often sees flowers of this color and the masses each tree produces is quite overwhelming. The dropping flowers and seed pods can be a but messy, but it seems worth it to have […] Garden Alphabet: Jacaranda mimosifolia is a post from: A Gardener's...
This past winter was harsher than what we’ve grown accustomed to, with colder temps, more snowfall, and longer periods of sustained freezes. Even after spring arrived we have continued to receive colder than normal lows and lingering threats of potential frost. I’m still assessing the damage left behind by winter, but so far it has […]...
A Reconstructed Garden: Costa visits an ex-GA presenter to see his latest project; an arts centre and surrounding garden built entirely of recycled materials. The Patch: Tino is completing the first crop rotation at The Patch by planting legume and brassica in the last two beds. Self-Sown Colour: Sophie looks at some self-seeding annuals for low-maintenance, reliable colour in both the flower and...