The average gardener doesn’t have a sponsor, doesn’t have a greenhouse, and doesn’t have a landscape crew. Here’s the tasks I need to do in the May garden.
Born in 1869, at a time when society rarely acknowledged the role of women in the design of outdoor spaces, Ellen shattered conventions with her unwavering passion for gardening.
We’ve been lucky to have a fairly mild Winter up to this point. But Michigan isn’t known for consistent weather. We were due for real Winter weather and it has finally arrived. It has snowed and the temperatures have dipped into single digits. Yep. It’s January. Here’s some photos showing…
Learn the proper way to plant a container-grown arborvitae. This video provides step-by-step instructions to ensure your tree gets off to a great start.
Discover the top 10 native Midwest plants that will transform your garden into a vibrant, low-maintenance oasis. Embrace sustainable gardening with hardy species perfect for the Midwest climate.
I love visiting historic gardens. Walking the grounds, imaging what the garden was like “back in the day”. Picturing what life was like in the time the garden was created. How did they purchase the plants, fertilize the soil and care for the garden? Gardens are ephemeral and typically fall…
