Plants

  • Killer petunias

    Killer petunias

    This season I’m trying out some forthcoming Wave petunias that are faring well. Although pleased with them, I’m now saddled… Read more

  • Still lazy

    Still lazy

    In last week’s article, Mark Weathington mentioned that turf was terribly labor intensive, soil improvement was imperative, and we should… Read more

  • Planning for saffron

    I have a ridiculously small garden that is both a source of frustration and relief. While there are dozens of… Read more

  • Of twine and tendrils

    If a global pandemic disrupts food supplies, I’ll be ready — at least that’s what I told myself when I… Read more

  • Learn from your mistakes

    A long time ago in a graduate history course, the professor marked in red the monotonous rhythm of the sentences… Read more