As a rule I prefer a more casual approach to gardening and am particularly fond of cottage gardens. However, on our recent trip to New Orleans, we toured the historic home and gardens of philanthropists Edith and Edgar Stern located just minutes from the French Quarter in New Orleans. It was called Longue Vue House […]
Garden Notes
New Orleans Bed & Breakfast
When we visited New Orleans this February, we stayed in a Bed & Breakfast called the Lions Inn located just outside the French Quarter. Upon our arrival in New Orleans, we drove up the narrow street and parked in front of our Inn. There was a palm tree in front, a flower box with some […]
Hanging Gardens
Hanging gardens in New Orleans French Quarter We recently spent a few days in New Orleans on vacation. I loved the vibrancy of the French Quarter. The food was amazing and music was wonderful. There was so much to do that it was difficult to choose what to do first. Container gardens line passage between […]
Garden Research Project
Like most gardeners, I read books on gardening and watch garden shows. One of my favorite shows is Garden Smart, which airs on Saturday mornings in our area. Today one of the segments talked about the USA National Phenology Network, a group of people trying to understand climate change and how that affects the plants […]
Coppicing Pussy Willows
Before spring even arrives, while snow is still covering the ground, an enduring ritual takes place. On a warm February or March day as you go for a walk along country roads you notice that the pussy willows (Salix discolor), true harbingers of spring, are already sporting their fuzzy catkins. Free for the taking, you […]
Memory Jog for Garden
When we moved into our new home and created a perennial bed, I bought lot of plants that were unfamiliar to me. Reading the information carefully for each the new plant, I tried to follow those directions to make sure they would do well. The original plan was to buy one plant of each new […]