The combination of Facebook and Chicken rearing has landed me in some interesting situations. Yes, I've taken a chicken on a professional appointment and I have been tagged as a rooster rescuer. full story
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Perennials that Wow the Crowd
As Spring nears, there's no better time to showcase the newest stars of the perennial world. What makes certain plants stand out as they walk down the red carpet and into your garden? The Perennial Diva Stephenie Cohen gives the play by play as the stars strut their stuff. full story
Lecturing Liberty on Food Security
I lectured a statue of liberty on food. Not the same Lady Liberty who greeted many of our ancestors as they came to Ellis Island, but fittingly, a hot air-filled replica. The real Lady Liberty holds out hope for a better life of justice, freedom and democracy. We need to work for those qualities in our food system, now. full story
I Adopted a Butterfly
A customer of Erica's found a butterfly had hatched in her Christmas tree. What to do? But of course, Erica took the sweet swallowtail home with her. What a totally magnificent thing, a butterfly. We watch them flutter by in our summer gardens, but what a treat to have the opportunity to see her up close, really observe. full story
Proven Winners Garden Gurus
Starting today, I will be one of several Garden Gurus working with Proven Winners. I am honored to be part of Proven Winners family. full story
More Winning Perennials
Plant breeders strive to introduce the shiniest, ‘must have’ perennial. We are lucky to be able to share The Perennial Diva’s current picks of promising plants. Stephanie Cohen says it’s getting more and more difficult to pick winners and losers. She’s brave and kind enough to offer a few suggestions here full story
Explore Sustainability Visually
There’s an exciting new place to explore sustainability visually in PA. Husband and wife photography team, Florence and Anthony Rodale have launched a groundbreaking photo gallery in Emmaus, PA, focusing on promotion of sustainability through photography. The first exhibit, open now, is the fascinating collection of work dubbed the Lexicon of Sustainability by Douglas Gayeton. full story
Slow Money Grows for Good
Financiers have dirt on their hands. Thanks to the Slow Money Alliance, some of that dirt is now lovely and fertile soil. As evidenced by the Occupy Wall Street movement, there is much distrust of financial institutions. After decades of big banks and investment companies criminally increasing profit margins at any cost, they are viewed [...] full story
The Envelope Please! The Winner is—–
Every year new perennials tempt customers to buy them. Some become instant successes, others never achieve notoriety, and some really bad plants hang around forever. It gets more and more difficult to pick the winners and losers. I am either brave or foolhardy for attempting to do this. Let’s have a drum roll. We are [...] full story
Garden Book and Plant Giveaway
by Laura Mathews · May 4, 2012
Enter the giveaway for Niki Jabbours great book, Year-Round Vegetable Gardener, and a box of Proven Winners plants. full story