Posted by Erica Glasener
| Nov 17, 2011
Whether it’s the glistening bark of the paperbark maple, the brilliant fruits of deciduous hollies or the sweetly scented flowers of witch hazels, the garden in winter offers...
Posted by Erica Glasener
| Nov 02, 2011
If you’ve ever taken home a beautiful houseplant only to watch it decline rapidly, than you know how frustrating it can be. As with all types of gardening, success is based on choosing...
Posted by Erica Glasener
| Oct 27, 2011
When you think of a centerpiece for your dinner party, you probably picture fresh flowers. But what if you could display a whole miniature garden offering beauty and pleasure for months...
Posted by Erica Glasener
| Oct 26, 2011
The term bonsai ("tree in a tray") is used to describe trees and shrubs trained in miniature forms and grown in special containers. A bonsai is dwarfed by means of pruning, wiring,...
Posted by Erica Glasener
| Aug 23, 2011
If you grow vegetables, herbs or flowers, at some point you've probably experienced what happens when your plants bolt. Bolting, defined as “when plants grow quickly, stop flowering...
Posted by Erica Glasener
| Aug 18, 2011
To the untrained eye, many wild plants may look like weeds. These can vary from asters and goldenrods in Maine, to butterfly weed in Georgia. However, in the garden these same plants...
Posted by Erica Glasener
| Jul 19, 2011
There is something magical about butterflies as they flit from flower to flower in the garden. These winged beauties are not only stunning to watch but they also serve an important...
Posted by Erica Glasener
| Jul 11, 2011
No matter where in the US you're gardening, summer heat and periods of dry weather can present a challenge to even the most seasoned gardeners. The good news is that there are a wealth...