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Are you still uncertain what to give a special person in your life? Problem solved! Below are exceptional companies that offer unique, high-quality products. I’ve had the pleasure of working with each of these businesses and seeing their merchandise first-hand. They have been vendors at my past Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposiums, attended by hundreds…
Read MoreSTEP UP YOUR GUARD AGAINST DEER DAMAGE THIS WINTER
Now is NOT the time to let down your guard against gnawing critters, especially deer, that wreak havoc on gardens and landscapes. Cold winter months can cause deer to devastate plants, even those that are not normally on their radar. I have never seen the extensive damage to unprotected evergreen hollies like I saw last…
Read MoreEspoma Organic Products are Beneficial Year-Round!
Many of you have read my praises for Espoma Organic Products in past newsletters. This top-rated manufacturer of organic potting mixes, soil amendments, garden and lawn fertilizers, and more is dedicated to producing premier products that are planet-friendly AND produced sustainably by solar power! Over 43,000 square feet of warehouse rooftops are covered in solar panels; eliminating more than…
Read MoreHoliday Gardening Gifts from Perennially Yours
Gifts from Perennially Yours: Assorted Notecards; Special $18 sale includes shipping on any of my four gardening books; Garden Video Lecture Bundles (4 or 5 one-hour lectures with detailed lecture notes); and Virtual Design Consultation gift cards. Click on images below for more details
Read MoreWatering Containers Made EASY
Growing annuals, edibles, perennials, shrubs or trees in containers typically requires day after day of tediously lugging a watering can or hose to provide the moisture needed to grow healthy, thriving plants. It is time to STOP THE MADNESS! Proven Winners WaterWise Container Watering kits offer the key to freedom from this monotony! And not…
Read MoreSHADE LOVING CORYDALIS
I have grown many varieties of Corydalis in my shade gardens – some I like more than others. Corydalis lutea is probably the most commonly available. It has ferny blue-green or green leaves that are covered by yellow flowers in spring. Flowering will continue into summer (but not as heavily as the spring flush). It…
Read MoreSave water, money and time with Dramm products
Dramm is a premier company known for its outstanding watering products – ranging from garden and soaker hoses, sprinklers, water wands and other handheld watering tools, and more. I have MANY of their terrific tools in my garden shed. I thought I was pretty savvy about water sprinklers but I discovered invaluable tips from their…
Read MoreStop Deer in Their Tracks!
Spring is a joyful time for gardeners as we begin a new season in our flower and vegetable gardens. Each day brings new delights as we watch tender new growth emerge from winter dormant plants or from seed. Then the nightmare begins. We are devastated to see plants chewed or sheared to the ground. We…
Read MoreYEAR-ROUND DECORATIVE MAILBOX PLANTERS
I was immediately taken with this unique mailbox garden planter featuring matching coir-lined baskets from Plastec. I first discovered this multi-use product while decorating it with holiday trimming at Estabrook’s Design Center (where I work). Here is a photo of the finished project. I can only imagine how cool it will look with no-fuss, heat…
Read MoreFloral Note Cards are a Hit!
I am so pleased with the response to our new notecard packets featuring many photos of my gardens as well as my sister Jane’s watercolors (pictured is one of her cards). Thank you! There are three different packets of assorted notecards (blank inside) to select from. Packets of 5 cards with envelopes are $11.50 including…
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