I was transplanting some perennial Perovskia or Russian Sage in the greenhouse today and the minty scent was strong and delicious. As nice as the... read more

Let's be a little kinder to ourselves and say instead of lazy, who has the time to garden!  I first discovered a "no-brainer" flower to grow when... read more

How can you not love a flower that bursts open every morning in a magnificent bloom to greet you? Morning Glories or Ipomoea are a crazy and easy... read more

What a summer! My town, Trumansburg, NY, was declared the driest town in NY state! I believe it! Who has time to water and for some people out... read more

It's a new gardening season and a new website! And I am so excited about both! Nature works hard to produce its lovely works of art just as my... read more

I had some wonderful Campanulas in my garden this past summer! Campanulas or Bellflowers are perennials and deer resistant plants that come in so... read more

I find the Hummingbirds hovering, zipping and iridescent antics simply amazing. Also, the bewildering buzzing & humming sound that they make... read more

We just bought 4 cubic yards of local compost otherwise known as “black gold” from our local producer and recycler Cayuga Compost. Isn’t it... read more

I can hardly wait to see my garden in full bloom again. If you need instant gratification, Annuals provide fast color where ever it's needed.

The snow is melting and I've discovered the daffodils are half way up. How did they do that? The Robins returned and are eating something in the... read more