Got Squirrels?

A small squirrel in the branch of a tree

Sunday, January 21, was Squirrel Appreciation Day.  What?  I’m supposed to appreciate these fuzzy little things that destroy my garden?  Well…Yes. The word ‘squirrel’ comes from the Anglo-Norman word esquirel with roots in the Greek word skiouros meaning ‘shadow-tailed.’  A group of squirrels is called a “scurry” (a Scurry of Squirrels—appropriate).  They are native to every … Read more

Cyclamen

Various colors of cyclamen on display

If you have a Cyclamen now or you want to try cyclamen for big, bold winter color, here are some care tips to keep in mind for this plant. First, are you aware that Cyclamen plants are actual a bulb, called a corn, planted in the soil?  Keep this information in mind as you continue … Read more

Houseplant Appreciation Day

Celebrate National Houseplant Appreciation Day

Tomorrow, January 10th is National Houseplant Appreciation Day.  Why do we need a houseplant appreciation day?  Well, the Christmas tree has come down; we’ve swept up the last of the wrapping paper, and the poinsettia is sitting in a corner dropping leaves (because it really wants to be in front of that sunny window over there).  … Read more

A Few More New Year’s Resolutions

New Year resolutions for 2018

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions yesterday?  Every year, I make New Year’s resolutions for my garden.  So here is this year’s top 5… I resolve to be better about feeding my garden.  Okay, it’s not exactly rocket science to sprinkle a handful of Tomato-tone or Garden-tone around the base of my vegetables.  So … Read more

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