Our house "was built for a newlywed couple in 1885. The big oak tree in the front yard was planted the year they moved in and the maple tree was also one they planted," according to information provided by the previous owner. I was thinking about this oak tree as I drove home from a [...]
Habitat gardening
The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden: Book Review
September 29, 2015 – Posted in: Book reviews, Habitat gardening, Native/InvasiveI picked up Roy Diblik's The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden from the library shelf because I knew the author supplied the plants for the Lurie Garden in Chicago, working closely with designer Piet Oudolf, and I wanted to learn more about the naturalistic style of gardening that both of these men espouse. Yes, there is [...]
Designing with Native Plants: Creating Sustainable Landscapes for the Finger Lakes & Upstate New York
January 19, 2009 – Posted in: Design, Events, Habitat gardening, Native/InvasiveJust learned of a fabulous workshop on designing with native plants for the Finger Lakes and upstate New York. Here's a brief synopsis of the offerings: Creating Habitats for Birds on Properties Large and Small Stephen W. Kress, National Audubon Society and Lab of Ornithology Learn how to attract birds using the native plants they [...]
Central and Upstate NY Horticultural Events
February 17, 2007 – Posted in: Design, Events, Habitat gardening, Native/InvasiveBrave the snow, get out of the house, and learn something new! Here are some gardener-worthy events coming up in my neck of the woods. "CNY Blooms" --Spring 2007 will sprout up before you know it, and with it the blossoming of Syracuse's flower and garden show, now known as "CNY Blooms". Mark your planting [...]
Kathy’s Autumn Picture Show
October 21, 2006 – Posted in: Colchicums, Habitat gardening, Native/InvasiveSunday, October 8th, was a gorgeous autumn day, sunny and warm. I decided to go up the hill for a walk in the woods, camera in hand, and you get to share the results. (Be forewarned: this is an even longer than usual post.) But first, a little bit about where we're going. Our family [...]
Pondering Land Use
March 23, 2006 – Posted in: Book reviews, Habitat gardening, Native/InvasiveQuestion: What do you do with fifteen acres? Answer: That's a good question! My family and I have been working on the answer for over fifteen years. This probably won't surprise you, but we seldom come up with the same answer. I wanted the area immediately around the house to be devoted to ornamental landscaping. [...]
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