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How I Prepare Geraniums for Winter-Bloom

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | August 13, 2013 155 Comments

WHEN IT COMES TO OVERWINTERING GERANIUMS, I refuse to be saddled with tired, old, monster-size plants. I want fresh, … [Read more...]

Fragrance, and Gift-Plants, Too: How to Propagate Scented Geraniums (Pelargoniums)

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 12, 2009 5 Comments

Among the recipients of this weekend’s frantic rescue campaign, as temperatures … [Read more...]

Geraniums, Part Two: Fancy-leaved Zonals

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 26, 2009 5 Comments

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

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 22, 2009 6 Comments

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

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | April 16, 2009 7 Comments

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

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 21, 2021 16 Comments

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

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 1, 2021 35 Comments

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...]