I Love Hydrangea Bobo
Name: Hydrangea paniculata Bobo (aka Hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvobo’) Type of Plant: This is a dwarf Hydrangea paniculata, a shrub we’ve all been waiting for so that we can plant a reliably blooming, hardy hydrangea in the foundation plantings and perennial...
Zucchini Noodles With Pesto
I was shopping in Whole Foods and saw some noodle-cut veggies. The zucchini called to me. I quickly cooked these in about 3″ of boiling water that had been lightly salted. After cooking the zucchini noodles they were tossed with the pesto, and dinner is...
What To Do In The Garden – May
Since every garden is different and what is going on in any given month is completely regional, it’s impossible to make a “garden tasks for May” list that would be meaningful for everyone. But it occurs to me that what I can do is to write a few...
Cell Phone Cameras and Gardens
There are many times when I’m so thankful that I have an iPhone 6 on me at all times. Although I use a larger Canon camera for much of my photography, I don’t always have it with me. But there are those times when working in a garden, visiting friends, or...
I Love Hosta ‘Blue Cadet’
Name: Hosta ‘Blue Cadet’ Type of Plant: This medium sized, perennial Hosta is pretty perfect in most landscapes. It grows to about 16” high and two to even three feet wide over time. Why I love this: ‘Blue Cadet’ is with raving about because it’s vigorous,...
How To Make Champagne Wire Chairs
If you go to Google Image and put in “champagne chairs” you’ll get many pictures of just how creative you can get with these. Mine are a bit rustic compared with some, but they are simply made and I love their quirkiness. Here is how to make your...
Baked Cauliflower Cutlets
Cauliflower is a versatile veggie that can go in any ethnic direction for flavoring, and can be used to create vegetarian main or side dishes. It can be steamed, mashed, or made into faux risotto. This week I decided to bake it with a breadcrumb crust, and discovered...Knowing What Plants Do
I got a call yesterday from someone who was puzzled about some shrubs that weren’t doing well. She called them “cherry laurels” (Prunus laurocerasus) and said that they looked dead. She’d consulted area landscapers and master gardeners, and...
Great Packaging – Plants By Mail
I typically order plants from several sources every spring, and they usually come through the shipping process well. Most growers are careful to use recycled materials, or things that can be reused or composted. Only occasionally does a box arrive with styrofoam...