WHEN IT COMES TO OVERWINTERING GERANIUMS, I refuse to be saddled with tired, old, monster-size plants. I want fresh, … [Read more...]
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Fragrance, and Gift-Plants, Too: How to Propagate Scented Geraniums (Pelargoniums)
Among the recipients of this weekend’s frantic rescue campaign, as temperatures … [Read more...]
Geraniums, Part Two: Fancy-leaved Zonals
My favorite geraniums are the “Fancy-leaved” zonals, particularly those of authentic Victorian descent, like 'Mrs. Henry Cox,' pictured above. Richly attired in … [Read more...]
Glorious Geraniums, Part One: Zonals Big and Small
I enjoy geraniums all year long. They brighten my terrace in summer and my windows in winter. If you only know the scarlet zonals that adorn every cemetery and public park in … [Read more...]
Three Incredible, Edible Scented Geraniums
Pelargonium graveolens, 'True Rose' Scented geraniums (actually, they are Pelargoniums) will gladly stand and pose in your window garden, but why … [Read more...]
Container Plants for Constant Bloom
I wanted to give you an up-close look at the container plants that are featured in my latest YouTube video: "Let's Tour the Garden: May, 2021" (click here to watch the episode). The plants -- most of them annuals … [Read more...]
How to Hide a Garage Door
Got something on your property you'd like to make disappear? Mine was the door on the no-car garage, located right beside our new outdoor dining area. Prest-O Change-O, the fugly door is no more! Details and pictures: How to Hide A Garage Door The garage dates back to … [Read more...]
February 2018 House and Garden Chores
FEBRUARY brings Valentine's Day, boxes of chocolate, and a ton of fun gardening jobs. Of course, winter-sowing continues outdoors no matter the … [Read more...]
House and Garden Fun for January, 2016
Happy 2016, everyone! Here in New York's Hudson Valley, we're having a "hit-and-miss" winter. I'm talking about 71°F on Christmas Eve, and a … [Read more...]
November Houseplants!
What keeps me happy in winter? Good food and fine wine. Houseplants are … [Read more...]