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Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’ might not appear behind you if you say its name three times in the mirror, but it is guilty of always looking fabulous and stealing the show! With its vibrant, intensely coloured spikes of red-pink flowers, this variety of knotweed brings a sense of occasion to any garden. It’s a medium-sized clump-forming perennial that flourishes in both sun and shade, so long as its roots are kept... Read more »

With its mass of flowers in late summer, and a profusion of berries throughout winter, Symphoricarpos Symphony makes a beautiful addition to an autumn and winter garden! How to grow Symphoricarpos SymphonyFlowering time: August to SeptemberLocation: Shrub borders, wildlife garden, winter garden, dry woodland gardenSoil: Well-draining soilLight: Full sun to partial shadeWater: Water while establishing and throughout dry spellsCare: Prune and fertilise in springSize: 90cm height and spread Symphony Rave... Read more »

 Galatians 6:7-10 Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man shall sow, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth in his flesh,  For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruptionBut he that soweth in the spirit, of the spirit shall reap life everlasting.  And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.  As we have therefore... Read more »

  Canned summer squash (zucchini and/or yellow squash) This recipe makes about 3 pints.INGREDIENTS-- 6 c. of 4 to 9” (about 4 or 5) summer squash,      coarsely chopped, largest one/s peeled. 4 tablespoons of cider vinegar 3 ½ cups water ¾ teaspoons non-iodized salt (I use Himalayan pink salt)DIRECTIONS -- Clean squashes first with 4 c. water & 1 c. vinegar. Cut squashes into bite-size pieces & place in large... Read more »

As I sit here with my notebooks, seed packets and plant catalogs scattered all around me, I can't help but reminisce about last year's garden. It was my first year fully utilizing my unheated greenhouse. This extra space allowed me to start mostly everything from seed. It took lots of planning, scheduling and time. It was definitely worth it, and I'm so glad... Read more »

We are only 14 days away from the first official day of spring! The outside garden still has a long way to go, so I’m continuing to care for the houseplants inside and dream about what’s to come. I was looking to bring in some sunshine, so I created this floral arrangement indoors.  Calla lilies have always been one of my favorite flowers. Do I... Read more »

At the end of March, the hellebores will begin to bloom in Northeast Connecticut.As a child, one of my favorite movies was "The Secret Garden." In the movie, there is a scene where Mary begins clearing away the leaves so the spring plants can begin to grow. This movie scene is a perfect example of what you can do now in March as snowdrops and crocuses begin to emerge. (But,... Read more »

What will you do to improve your garden space this year?Every year I dream big, but time and money often get in the way of my good intentions.So I've narrowed it down to the top three goals I want to achieve this year.Incorporate more native plants Many native plants have co-evolved with the surrounding area to support insects and birds. When choosing plants, pick ones that will not only provide food... Read more »

At the end of March, the hellebores will begin to bloom in Northeast Connecticut.As a child, one of my favorite movies was "The Secret Garden." In the movie, there is a scene where Mary begins clearing away the leaves so the spring plants can begin to grow. This movie scene is a perfect example of what you can do now in March as snowdrops and crocuses begin to emerge. (But,... Read more »

What will you do to improve your garden space this year?Every year I dream big, but time and money often get in the way of my good intentions.So I've narrowed it down to the top three goals I want to achieve this year.Incorporate more native plants Many native plants have co-evolved with the surrounding area to support insects and birds. When choosing plants, pick ones that will not only provide food... Read more »

Flowers and foliage is fun, but these two exhibits paid homage to one of the unsung (and often unseen) heroes of gardens: roots... Read more »

Follow these steps to stop invasive plants now, before they get going for the season... Read more »