I have often thought about what it is about some people that makes them good gardeners and what it is about others that makes them just the opposite.  So, what is it that goes into making a gardener successful?

What a crazy, back and forth spring this has been.  It was the wettest on record, followed by the sunniest Memorial Day Weekend in 15 years and now we are into the unpredictable month of June when we can either get “June Gloom” or glorious sunshine.  Here are some important chores to put on our calendars...

One of the things that has drawn me into the world of horticulture is the incredible diversity of plants that inhabit our planet.  When you consider the range of environments from Death Valley to the frozen tundra of the north...

I confess, growing up in southern California, I have always had an affection for begonias.  My very first purchase, at the young age of 8, was...

It’s time to move out of our comfort zone and get into container gardening in a whole new way.  Gone are the days when we only put flowers in our pots...

Oh, the eternal question… What should we get mom for her once a year special day? (Knowing that no matter what it is, it will never be commensurate to all the love and sacrifice she has given us.)  Here are some ideas that might save you...

I know what you all are thinking: “Will spring ever come?”  It’s a fair question but I can assure you that...

One on my first plant addictions, that began years ago and will never be cured, is an affinity for all things...

Springtime has arrived and the multitudes of Rhododendrons are blooming….. 

If you love gardening, chances are you probably also appreciate the arts and the humanities.  I have always considered gardening a form of art and the warm, fuzzy feeling I get from being around plants is the same kind of feeling I receive from good music, theater, a good book, or a simple walk in the park where I am surrounded by the beauty of nature....