Please note: This article was originally published a few months ago at Garden Rant but because it stimulated some vigorous conversations, I thought it worth sharing with our GGW readers. There has been a lot of often rancorous debate about the use of natives vs. non-native plantings in our gardens over the past several years.[...]
Would you love to learn how to ignite your creativity and productivity in the garden this coming season? If so, then listen up. Now is the time of year when we’re bombarded with messages that repeatedly tell us that in order to be successful this year, we should immediately take charge, be productive, and make[...]
As I sit and write this post, I marvel at how the winter garden is a perfect metaphor for life. Regardless of what you feel about the results of the U.S. Presidential election, the country has been through a difficult time. Millions of us are still reeling from the rancor and divisiveness that took place[...]
On a visit last week and again yesterday to Dilworth Park, Philadelphia’s outstanding green space abutting City Hall, I was delighted to discover a newly constructed pop-up garden. As many of you know, I am a big fan of Bryant Park in New York City and have written a few articles about it: You can[...]
I have always felt that too few folks take the time to understand the truth about trees. A lot of the time people ignore caring for their trees and just think they’ll be fine growing by themselves. They don’t understand that you must prune trees, make sure they’re getting enough nutrients and tree felling of[...]