It is finally February and the darkness that covers the earth—at least the part of the earth where I live—is receding as we gain minutes of light each day. But as I welcome the fact that I can now see my garden at 5:30 pm, I am thinking about adding a bit of darkness to … Read more
In the great book of gardening truths, one truth stands out: a gardener’s reach always exceeds his or her grasp. Passionate gardeners dream big, but they are always short of time, sunny days, available space and—inevitably—money. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Lack of cash or at least the necessity of sticking to a … Read more
Stephen Scanniello, horticulture authority and one-time rosarian at the Brooklyn Botanic garden, once said that all gardens need some purple foliage to add interest. By “purple,” he meant a shade so dark that it is almost black. Combined with green, and especially golden green hues, this purple/black transforms mundane planting schemes into visual tapestries. Thanks … Read more
