Learning Center

Blight is baaack.... Coming out of a tough winter (2024/25) into a cool, wet spring, it was bound to happen. Lilac blight thrives in that environment. 

Sandy has been creating fresh cut flower arrangements for decades. Here she shares her favorite annuals to plant and then bring the beauty indoors. You'll learn best practices on cutting & care too.

Sandy has been creating fresh flower arrangements for decades! Here she shares her favorite perennials to plant and later cut to bring the beauty indoors. You'll learn best practices on cutting & care too. 

I start with my number one pet peeve in landscaping. Anyone recommending (and using) plastic and rock to keep weeds at bay. This combo will also suffocate your landscape plants. NEXT, a list of lots of great suggestions for planting groundcovers aka weed barriers!

Got your attention?  We’re talking about plant sex aka pollination. There’s a lot of activity taking place in our gardens right now but no need to avert your eyes or cover the kids’ eyes.