This was an interesting year for gardening. (I’m purposefully avoiding the word “difficult,” because that would just be complaining, and when is anything worthwhile ever […]
A new leaf
There’s a title you might not expect in the fall. But fall has always a time of new beginnings for me. Pretty ironic, considering it […]
Soft edges
Blooming now across the woodland edges is white snakeroot (Ageratina altissima.) It’s pretty nice right about now, when everything is fading. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden […]
Dig Deeper
Summer is coming to a close. While the garden is slowing down, life continues to happen everywhere. September is a time to dig deeper. Reflect. […]
Safe haven
Helping bees can also help us. We’ve all read about declining bee populations and the vital role bees play in helping pollinate both crops and […]
Too hot to handle
There is no mistaking August in our neck of the northeast. The humidity is omnipresent and oppressive, and in recent years, there has been very […]
What’s in a name?
Oh, Persicaria! Virginia Jumpseed, Virginia Knotweed. A “smartweed.” Previously classified as a Polygonatum. So many names! In my quest to identify and understand what was […]
Summer snowfall
One of the very best parts of summer is the bounty of fresh herbs that can transform our cooking. You don’t need many plants to […]
Damsels and dragons
… of the fly variety, that is. (And yes, I’ll admit, I’m probably the only person on the planet who hasn’t watched Game of Thrones, […]