Recently, we celebrated the first day of school, and as I welcomed a brand-new group of second graders into my classroom, I greeted everyone with a cheerful, “Happy New Year!” I know, I know. The calendar says September, not...
Read MoreMany people think that the end of summer is the time that the gardening season starts to wind down. The reality is landscape plants, lawns and vegetables do grow and thrive this time of year. I mention this because fall is...
Read MoreHostas are wonderful herbaceous perennials that thrive in morning sun and dappled shade. They prefer moist, slightly acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils. Once established, they can tolerate dry shade for short periods...
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Few sights in nature are more remarkable than a Monarch butterfly riding the autumn winds...
Read MoreWhat does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame...
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