While visiting my hometown, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, this summer, I was struck by its beauty. Yes, you read that right. All you cynics who remember when the Cuyahoga River was on fire and imagine Cleveland like this: Cuyahoga River Burning…
While it’s getting late in the Summer garden season, our tomatoes have finally begun to produce. They had a rough start between a later than usual planting and a couple of battles with aphids and yellow spot disease. But we…
Those of you who have shopped here for many years may remember that we used to have our shade and flowering tree display area on the south side of our main driveway (that is, between Route 1 and the parking…
Our favorite nurseries and garden shops are brimming with products that promise to deliver the lushest of foliage, the healthiest of roots, and little to no lingering pests. There’s no doubt that there are some fantastic options out there, but…
September is almost here. We already see yellow school buses everywhere…and soon we will see yellow leaves…mixed with green and orange and russet…all signaling the approaching arrival of autumn. Some will reluctantly let go of summer while others embrace all…
It’s hard to believe that we are already well into the month of August. Before we know it, leaves will be changing colors. While some fruits and vegetables in the Summer garden (like squash and potatoes) may be dwindling, others…
If you have siblings it’s likely that at some point, you questioned which was the “favored one” by a parent. When the question was posed (usually not at the best time), the typical response was “I love all of you…
Summer is in the final stretch, and most of what we are doing in August is maintenance or harvest. It’s the time when you realize that the slugs have really been hitting the hostas, leaving them full of holes, and…
Named for its holly-like foliage and grape-like fruit (well, they don’t look like grapes to me), these evergreens are another of my favorite shade shrubs. As durable as their relatives Nandina and Barberry, they are very adaptable and easy to…
I crave color. I’ll even admit to sometimes overlooking the characteristics of a plant and its appropriateness for my zone, much less garden’s conditions, just to grab that color and add it to the garden. Color can make me an…
Many people are familiar with Yews, as they are great evergreens with a soft texture and ease of culture, especially when it comes to perfectionist trimming. Although they are similar in appearance, however, Plum-Yews and Yews are not closely related,…
During the Summer and Fall, when garden bounty is fresh, I tend to do an equal if not greater amount of pickling versus other canning methods. Fruit and veggies intended for jams and jellies can be prepped during the harvest…