We recently read an AP report noting that New England will experience a truly glorious autumn regarding foliage peeping-the best in a couple of years. That’s good news, for as the flowering plants in our garden wind down, trees decked out in colorful leaves will take up the slack. That’s not to say there’s no … Continue reading Autumn Musings
2018 UMass Garden Calendar
As I’ve written many times, my calendars, both old and new, help me be a better gardener. As we have noted before, the UMass Extension Garden Calendars provide daily gardening tips, hints, reminders and information for our Northeast growing conditions. Each month features: An inspiring garden image; daily sunrise and sunset times; phases of the … Continue reading 2018 UMass Garden Calendar
Enduring Summer Plants
Several years ago, the National Garden Bureau issued a list of plants that will withstand dry, hot summers. Once again we share some of them with our readers. Long lasting annuals or perennials have many similar qualities. They are heat tolerant and drought tolerant. Some of these are best grown from seed. Some searching may … Continue reading Enduring Summer Plants
Midsummer Garden
Frequent torrential showers continue to be the norm. Combined with recent hot and humid temperatures followed by cool and windy days, it has not been easy to keep up with our gardening chores. Of course, our weeds are doing very well, especially the goutweed and the bindweed. A surprise this summer has been the literally … Continue reading Midsummer Garden
Summer is Here!
The first day of summer officially arrived on June 21. Also known as the Summer Solstice, it is the longest day of the year. Typical grandmother, I must admit that I’m really enjoying the beauty of a gift orchid, which our grandson and his dad gifted me this past Mother’s Day. Not very knowledgeable about … Continue reading Summer is Here!