Central Pennsylvanians are blessed by our proximity to many stunning public gardens. Longwood, Ladew, Chanticleer to name a few… There’s a lesser know great garden to add to that list; Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware.
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Must Do Garden Events Saturday!!
Great opportunities to learn this weekend! All while PLANT shopping! Hey and Urban and Surburban Meadows, bringing meadowscaping to big and small spaces author Catherine Zimmerman is in York… bonus!
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Diggin' the Natives; Wild Indigo
Baptisia australis – Wild Indigo is this week’s native plant profile. Great plant. Can’t have too much Baptisia!
What the Philly Flower Show Did to My Brain
If there is a preeminent canvas for horticulture art, the Philadelphia International Flower Show must be just that. Amazing artistry, passion and dedication were palpable as I toured the site while final preparations were made Friday evening.
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Caring for Winter Damaged Shrubs and Trees
Initially, in many cases all that can be done is prune the broken branches out, always cutting back to a lateral branch or growing point. This, with proper mulching and fertilization will allow the plant the best opportunity to respond with new growth.
Diggin' the Natives – May Apple
Podophyllum peltatum, May Apple is one of our wonderful native spring ephemerals – and it’s not so little you need stand right on top of it.
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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.
How to Find a Landscape Designer
Finding a quality landscape designer might take a little investigation, but drawing on their knowledge prevents unwarranted plant death and saves on costly mistakes.
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.
Meet my REAL Garden
by Laura Mathews · May 16, 2010
There is nothing more beautiful than growing food for your family. I plan to grow the beans up the corn stalks adding a morning glory here and there. I know my immediate neighbors will continue to love my “mini-farm” but my hope is that other neighbors will see how pretty vegetable gardens can be.