Help! I Can’t Keep my Houseplants Alive!
Here’s how I finally broke the cycle of killing all of my houseplants, once and for all. And I’m...
Category: Gardening
The Lucky Ones
This beautiful onion was left in the lake house all winter long, from some time last fall. Trapped in...
Low-Maintenance African Violet Kokedama
Are you as enamored as I am with Kokedama hanging gardens? The Japanese style of tying the rootballs of...
The Pretty Spring Centerpiece You Already Have
I’ve been pushing the envelop when it comes to spring, despite the cold, bitter winds, snow and ice that...
Weeding and Watering Your Garden With Minimal Effort
Several years ago, I was entranced by the whole Key Hole Garden concept, used in Africa, and its importance...
Turn Your Favorite Tins Into Leak-Proof Planters
I have scads of these Harney & Sons tins of Hot Cinnamon Spice tea. I use them to store...
Hydrangea Gain
My neighbors are tearing off the front wall of their house to add a porch. These beautiful “big plate”...
Fastest Way To Harvest Your Tomatoes
Technically, my favorite way is still, roasting tomatoes. But, since I saw this post on Epicurious about the beauty...
How To Preserve Those Little Batches of Herbs and Vegetables
Cilantro goes to seed so fast, basil starts flowering, and you’ve got a handful of peas — not enough...