Spring is coming this weekend. Daffodils and tulips will be blooming. Trees and shrubs will be in leaf. Fountains will be thawed and flowing. full story
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Gardenwise - Time to Register
Our Central PA gardening community is lucky enough to have access to many educational programs. An excellent one is Gardenwise sponsored by the York County Master Gardeners. Gardenwise will be held March 13, 2010 at York Suburban High School in York, PA. This year, William Cullina, author, Plant and Garden Curator at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, [...] full story
New Feature; New Contributor
There are two things to celebrate today. PRG has a new feature AND a new contributor. Starting today, new contributor Wendy Brister will start by authoring “Diggin’ the Natives,” a native plant of the week profile. full story
Moved to Mischief by Foliage
Ok, my love for foliage is moving me to mischief this Valentines Day. Please join me in appreciation of colorful leaves, stems and berries. full story
Lemoyne Adds Rain Gardens to Streetscape
Lemoyne, PA, steps to the forefront of storm water management with the use of rain gardens, catch and retention basins that are part of the boroughs streetscape revitalization project. The borough is the first in the state to use such techniques in an established community. full story
Baptisia australis, PPA Plant of 2010
I like to place blame elsewhere as much as anyone else. But sometimes one of my plants takes a dirt nap, and it really wasn't me. It’s was plant. Really. The Perennial Plant Association promotes gardening success stories annually by naming one - almost fool proof plant - it's perennial plant of the year. full story
Armitage Plant Recommendation Tweets
Check out Dr. Armitage's plant recommendations on twitter. full story
Indie Music and Media
Sometimes blogging feels like tossing words out into nothingness. Thinking about indie musicians and how often I appreciate them, made me feel a little less alone in the process of creating something and putting it out there to who knows how many really. full story
Garden Goofs 2009
If Thomas Jefferson couldn't perfect vegetable growing, I can't fault myself too much for still making mistakes. Here are my top seven blunders of 2009. full story
Honest Scrap Award
Interesting…. I’ve been asked for honesty. I attempt to be authentic most times, even to the point of being self-depricating. I accept the challenge. I am a huge fan of Susan Cohan so I’m flattered she tagged me for an Honest Scrap Award. I feel blessed to have an interesting life and fascinating friends, but I [...] full story
