Those of us digging up the frost-bitten or just plain worn-out in our gardens this month have some new inspiration for replacements. ...more

March 27, 2009

I've just concluded the first week of my life devoted entirely to planting, pruning and puttering. ...more

March 13, 2009

Perennials are the best investment for your garden, coming back year after year, better and more impressive. Here are five slightly unusual perennials that would add a unique personality to your landscape. ...more

January 11, 2009

Gardening and landscaping can be considered investments. Much as you would put money into a savings or retirement account for future use, plantings are there for future enjoyment. ...more

January 4, 2009

Looking for something a bit out of the ordinary to plant this fall? I have a few suggestions you might want to check out. ...more

September 21, 2008

Mini pineapple Is it a fruit or a faux? This itty-bitty pineapple, a member of the bromeliad family, is actually edible, according to Nature's Pride, a Dutch company that imports and distributes exotic fruits. The mini pineapple plant likes filtered light and will grow to about 2 feet tall. Its tiny fruit gets about 4 inches tall, and has a sweet, tender core. ...more

August 14, 2008

Gingers are full of surprises. The kind we like. They may give you bright cones of red bracts covered with flowers of yet another color. They may scent your yard with sweet perfume. They spice food, cure illnesses, and one will even give you a great shampoo. ...more

July 24, 2008