There is a particular kind of spring energy that makes gardeners do rash things. A few warm days arrive, the
Tulips tend to inspire optimistic thoughts. You plant them in autumn, wait through winter, and picture that first bright spring
Most Phyllostachys species are running bamboos. This is part of their charm — and their challenge. Underground, they produce vigorous rhizomes
An apricot tree in bloom always feels a little too optimistic for its own good. The first warm spell arrives,
Dill is often treated as an easy herb: scatter the seeds, wait a little, and expect it to appear. In
March 27 offers a wonderfully international garden theme in the form of morning glory. Although often treated as an easy
A newly planted tree often represents hope in the garden: future shade, fruit, structure, and long-term beauty. Yet many young
By March, gardeners are usually split between two moods. One is full spring optimism: the sun is out, the soil
March 26 lends itself naturally to one of the quietest and most satisfying themes of the spring garden: the return
Pruning a fig tree is one of those tasks where impatience causes more mistakes than lack of skill. In spring,