written by Lisa Briggs
At long last. It’s time to take a deep breath because a lot of the physical work, and often frenetic pace of the growing season is winding down.

written by Lisa Briggs
If we were able to solve a couple of the great mysteries of gardening, we would not want to know if a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet.

written by Lisa Briggs
Now that we’re getting ready to turn the calendar from summer to fall, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Cooler temps. Lower humidity.

written by Lisa Briggs
Let’s start by saying that the word forcing may sound like a lot of work. It really isn’t. What you’re doing is tricking a bulb into thinking that winter is over and it’s time to flower.

written by Lisa Briggs
Are you confused when it comes to fall-planted bulbs? Lots of gardeners are. What are bulbs, and how, and when should they be planted are questions that we often hear.

written by Lisa Briggs
September can be such a transitional time, especially for gardeners. Our garden borders seem to teeter on the edge of a climatic cliff.

written by Lisa Briggs
So many of you planted fruits and vegetables again this spring and we hope that you’ve been happy with the results.

written by Lisa Briggs
Weather factors can make gardening in our area mighty interesting.

written by Lisa Briggs
Your plants may look a little bedraggled, and your borders might seem ho-hum after all of early spring’s stunning technicolor.

written by Lisa Briggs
It sure has been a sultry summer. Fireflies light the warm evenings and katydids and crickets sing us to sleep.