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Restoring a Neglected Flower Garden: Learning from Mistakes

Two butterfly gardening neophytes pass on six valuable lessons drawn from experience. more »

May 1, 2013 in Mountain Garden

Asparagus

Ginny Neil

First Taste of Spring

Ramps are first. Then morels, followed by asparagus. Here’s how to take gustatory advantage of the early trio. more »

Mar 1, 2013 by in Mountain Garden

Jalapeno Peppers: Pick a Peck – or More

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked? —Mother Goose Rhyme/tongue-twister more »

Jan 1, 2013 by in Mountain Garden

The Great Container Gardening Experiment

A combination of relentless critter attacks and sustained weather extremes leads to . . . a $50 salad! And to other rewards as well, including plans for next growing season. more »

Nov 1, 2012 by in Mountain Garden

Anemones: A Look of Spring in the Fall

Who, especially in an area surrounded by woods, could resist a shade-loving fall-flowering plant that looks like spring? more »

Sep 1, 2012 by in Mountain Garden

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