keeper of the rainbow
written by Lisa Briggs
The Iris is named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The three upright standards and three drooping sepals are symbols for faith, valor and wisdom.
consider the humble bulb
written by Lisa Briggs
It is a too early to plant, or even think about, spring blooming bulbs like Tulips and Daffodils, but the Garden Center will soon be home to autumn crocus and iris rhizomes.
if at first you don’t succeed
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. And you may find that you’ve got some empty spots where spring crops have been harvested.
the sound of summer
written by Lisa Briggs
It sure has been a sultry summer. Fireflies light the warm evenings and cicadas and crickets sing us to sleep. It’s a fact, sad but true though, that summer is winding down.
if bees are few
written by Lisa Briggs
Summer borders don’t have to be boring. There are plenty of beautiful, colorful plants that are at their peak at this time of year.
just say no to strip-mined veg
written by Lisa Briggs
The popularity of vegetable gardening shows no signs of plateauing, and that makes your goal of eating in a more seasonal and local way easier than ever. Growers are introducing lots of new, and old, varieties.
lazy hazy days of summer
written by Lisa Briggs
No one wants to be the first to say it, but here we go. The Solstice was a couple weeks ago and even though we are still under the spell of the dog days, astronomically summer is on the wane
our fine feathered friends
written by Lisa Briggs
A key to getting birds to linger in your landscape is to give them what they want – food, water, nesting materials and cover.
the dog days are not over!
written by Lisa Briggs
All of the heat we’ve experienced in the last few days combined with the relatively dry weather so far may mean that plants struggle to establish this summer.
june is busting out all over
written by Lisa Briggs
After all of your work in the garden this spring, don’t forget to enjoy what you’ve created. Sitting on the screened porch on a soft summer evening is a lovely experience.
