Gardeners are quick to claim Thomas Jefferson as one of our own. An ardent horticulturist, Jefferson sought plants […]
Category Archive: Plants
When I’m thinking about a plant I like to start at the beginning, with its name. Today, I’m […]
Recently, Kit has been pondering which annuals she wants to put in the spring garden. While she emphasizes […]
Recently, friends who have come over to see Kit’s garden have commented on her Japanese roof irises, Iris […]
It began innocently enough: a small seedling turned into a foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. Continue reading on The Local […]
Kit’s on day 27 of confinement. Because she is a member of the Silent Generation, she’s taking this […]
Recently, Kit was asked to give a presentation on the use of bulbs in the garden. While protesting […]
Kit had never thought much about Baptisia until recently. For some unaccountable reason, this genus has been much […]
Recently I wrote an article describing invasive exotic plants that caused Kit to ponder over plants we consider […]
Eventually we all leave home, only to have someone take our place. Sometimes the newcomers are like us […]
The Absentee Gardener 