Winter has gone on long enough for most of us, and I am thankful that daylight is now making its tentative return. Right now the remains of the last snowstorm have kept many of my slumbering plants under a white blanket. Despite that, I am starting to feel the seasonal urge to get out and … Read more
Not everyone gets excited about an evergreen, perennial plant with pale green flowers and a questionable fragrance. Still, times being what they are, anything that is alive, blooming and not related to politics is a cause for celebration. That is why I am so delighted to see the “stinking hellebore” or Helleborus foetidus preparing to … Read more
It is hard to get down on your stomach in the garden at any time of year, but especially so when the ground is cold or damp. Clearly flowering plants don’t care about your comfort, because the best way to see some of them is from underneath. Snowdrops, with their drooping, winged flowers are one. … Read more
This is the time of year when many of us who love leafy things start thinking about ordering holiday plants, flowers and greenery for our nears, dears, business contacts and clients. The nurseries, catalogs and websites are full of ideas, but before you spend the money to give something green, it’s a good idea to … Read more
In Western New York, where I grew up, we did not put away our winter clothes until Memorial Day. Now I live in a gentler climate and when the “official” first day of spring arrives, I expect the garden to be well on its way to mid and late spring glory. We have had a … Read more
