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...]
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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...]
How I Prepare Geraniums for Winter-Bloom
WHEN IT COMES TO OVERWINTERING GERANIUMS, I refuse to be saddled with tired, old, monster-size plants. I want fresh, … [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...]
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...]
House & Garden Fun for January, 2014
I HOPE YOU'RE LOUNGING ON A BEACH IN THE BAHAMAS JUST NOW. Alas, I'm shivering in New York's Hudson Valley, where nighttime temperatures … [Read more...]
Overwintering Tender Herbs & Annuals
THERE is nothing like the threat of a killing frost to get a gardener hopping. Although my potted plants were brought indoors long ago, I had neglected -- at least until I heard … [Read more...]
Overwintered Plants: What To Do Now
DID YOU OVERWINTER ANY PLANTS THIS YEAR? I overwintered several of mine, including the petunia pictured above. These rescued plants usually require extra attention by March if they … [Read more...]