Just Be Still
I recently lamented how fast this season has gone by. I’m not sure if this experience is exclusive to those who garden. Aren’t all gardeners busy planting, dividing, editing, or…
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November 5, 2024
Let’s Not Put the Garden to Bed
When I began gardening, more years ago than I want to admit, I learned quite a bit about putting the garden to bed. I was taught now’s the time to…
October 28, 2024
Where did spring go?
Spring? What about summer? This year has flown by. As I scroll through my camera’s photo library, I see the gardens we planted for clients and the gardens at our…
October 23, 2024
May Showers and Annuals
If gardeners look a bit frazzled, it’s to be expected. I was away from our gardens for a week, and I hardly recognized them when I returned as they had…
May 10, 2024
Go Low with Your New Pollinator Friendly Garden
There’s a garden that runs the length of our office. This short garden, where all plants remain under two feet tall, offers me an opportunity to experiment with plants that…
May 10, 2024
Let’s Talk About Bees
The honeybee is often used to promote planting with native and pollinator-friendly plants. We’ve all heard the drum call … Save the Honeybees! While we do rely on honeybees to…
May 10, 2024
Plants to Lure in the Hummingbirds
There’s a common thread amongst this list of plants: tubular flowers. As I’m one to take a balanced approach to gardening for nature, you’ll see native and cultivated plants on…
April 19, 2024
Inviting Hummingbirds to the Landscape
Your eyes may not be deceiving you. While we are planning our summer trips south, the ruby-throated hummingbirds are making their way to Ohio. Preparing accommodations for our summer guests…
April 19, 2024
Rethinking Annuals and Other Garden Traditions
Nothing says spring like the mad dash to the local nursery on Mother’s Day to purchase hanging baskets, and trays of annuals for massive displays of color. For many it’s…
February 22, 2024
Finding Inspiration for Change
This past weekend my husband and I were in a different part of town, knocking items off the never-ending to-do list. With our chores accomplished, we rewarded ourselves with a…
February 8, 2024