On February 14, millions of roses change hands while in most gardens the soil is still frozen. Shop windows are
The first time gardeners hear about food forests, everything sounds wonderfully simple. Trees, shrubs, groundcover, minimal work, abundant harvests. Nature
“Just add this to the soil and everything will be solved.” “This makes plants grow three times faster.” “Gardeners don’t
When the first real cold arrives, dichondra is often one of the first plants to disappear from the garden. The
There comes a moment in every gardener’s life when everything suddenly feels clear. We know when to prune, how much
In spring, gardeners often ask: “Why hasn’t it started yet?” or just as often, “Why did it start so early?”
Today, winter is often seen as downtime in the garden. A period when nothing happens except waiting. For traditional gardeners,
“If it rains on St Medard’s Day, it will rain for forty days.” Folk weather sayings like this may sound
We expect evergreens to live up to their name, especially in winter. When thuja, cherry laurel or pines begin to
Winter quiets the garden. Plants retreat, soil hardens, and work slows down. Garden tools, however, do not truly rest –