As we pass the midpoint of summer and head towards fall, numerous plants continue to shine in our local gardens. Two standouts in particular are looking great, adding bright flowers, nice foliage and ornamental berries to the landscape...
Bountiful Backyard Blueberries
One of my earliest memories in the garden as a child was devouring berries, of all kinds, that my parents grew in our garden. Like growing most edibles, there is something a little extra satisfying about cultivating and then harvesting treats like blueberries and even sharing them with friends and neighbors…
I often chuckle each November (and now even in October) as I am berated with the daily Christmas advertisements, seemingly earlier and earlier each year. On my phone, on the TV, in the papers, on the radio stations, via email – literally everywhere. So here I am (my sincere apologies), talking about Christmas in November! Please find some…