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How to Cut and Dry Hydrangea Stems
Drying hydrangea stems is very simple and a great way to enjoy your beautiful flowers long after the growing season has ended.
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Why Are My Pine Trees Dropping Needles?
Learn about pine tree seasonal needle drop and how to tell the difference between this natural process or signs of a larger issue.
Oct 17, 20242 min read

Here Are the Spring Bulbs I'm Planting This Fall
Here's the list of spring-flowering bulbs I'm planting this fall in front borders at Winterhill.
Oct 1, 20231 min read


Minimalist Fall Maintenance (and Why You Should Try it)
One of the questions I get asked most often this time of year is how to handle and prepare the garden as we move towards winter. Should...
Dec 14, 20222 min read


What to Plant Now: Springtime Bulbs
While planting certainly slows down in late fall, there's one last thing to plant before the ground freezes: spring-flowering bulbs.
Dec 14, 20222 min read


The Lowdown on Mulch
From helping with soil temperature and moisture regulation to blocking out weeds, mulch is often considered a gardener's best friend. My...
Mar 25, 20212 min read

Patio Heaters
Given that we're all confined to home now more than ever, patio heaters are the perfect way to enjoy your backyard into the fall
Jan 4, 20211 min read


What to Plant Now: Winter Veggies
Between the uptick in home-grown everything and the fact that many folks have been quarantining, 2020 has truly been the year of the...
Nov 11, 20201 min read


What to Plant Now: Trees + Shrubs
These cools, autumn days are actually the ideal time to plant most woody trees and shrubs. Here's what I'll be planting this year.
Oct 29, 20201 min read


Plant Lore: The Story Behind Jack-O'-Lanterns
Do you feel the urge to cover every available surface in decorative gourds this time of year? Me, too. Ever wonder why we take things a...
Oct 29, 20201 min read

Plant Lore: Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
With such a spooky common name and a botanical name (Atropa belladona) fit for a Harry Potter spell, deadly nightshade seems fitting for...
Oct 21, 20201 min read


Autumn Lawn Care
One of the secrets to a gorgeous, happy lawn in spring and summer is the care you put into it in the fall. Here's my go-to list for...
Oct 21, 20202 min read


In the Kitchen: Butternut Squash with Sage
One of my favorite recipes features roasted butternut squash as the star with pan-fried pine nuts and sage elevating it to next-level...
Oct 21, 20201 min read


Top 5 Perennials for Autumn Color
Longing for more color in the garden this time of year? There is still time to plant for your favorite hues. Any of these late-season...
Oct 21, 20202 min read


Autumn Container Inspiration
This fall, I'm diving into tons of projects to help us feel more settled and put our stamp on our new home. One of the big things on my...
Oct 15, 20202 min read


Prepping Your Garden for Winter
I've always loved the warmth and tenderness conveyed in the expression "putting the garden to bed." Good news: A few simple steps are all...
Oct 15, 20202 min read


3 Wreaths for an Autumnal Entryway
Wreaths are a simple way to celebrate the season. Here are three autumnal options that will carry you from now through Thanksgiving.
Oct 7, 20201 min read


Planning Your Springtime Bulb Program
In all of the excitement of moving into our new home and with fall upon us, I've recently accumulated an absolutely absurd number of spring-
Oct 7, 20202 min read


5 Plants for Dazzling Fall Color
Plant from this selection for guaranteed gorgeous fall color.
Sep 23, 20201 min read


The Science Behind Fall Color
Ever wonder what makes the green leaves of summer turn yellow, orange, and red in the fall?
Sep 23, 20201 min read
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