Perennially Yours Blog
Dwarf Citrus Trees. Can you imagine how delightful it would be to harvest your own, home-grown citrus to enjoy at the table? Well, stop imaging! Dwarf citrus trees grown as indoor plants are becoming the rage. The keys for successfully growing an ‘indoor grove’ are lots of bright light and some humidity. They also need regular watering and periodic…
National Squirrel Appreciation Day Imagine my surprise when a friend told me about National Squirrel Appreciation Day slated for January 21. Since one’s persuasion towards squirrels can be in the same delicate arena as religion or politics, I’m won’t say which side of the squirrel fence I’m on. For those who adore and embrace these furry…
BUS TRIP TO THE BOSTON FLOWER SHOW, THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’. Make plans now to join me and other garden enthusiasts for a bus trip to the Boston Flower & Garden Show on Thursday, March 14. This year’s show theme is Seeds of Change, featuring tips and inspirations for trying new plants, designs and techniques…
FEBRUARY 2 GARDENING CLASSES ON SHADE GARDENING AND GROWING SUSTAINABLE, THRIVING FLOWER GARDENS I will be teaching two new gardening classes at Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham, NY on Saturday, February 2. The first is a revised and expanded Shade Gardening Class- Seeing Your Way Out of the Dark. This enlightening PowerPoint features design tips as well as…
As some of you know, I am looking forward to writing my next top ten lists gardening book. On Saturday, March 9, I will be teaching a new class at The Factory Eatery & Spirits Restaurant (www.factoryeatery.com) in Ballston Spa from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 A.M. The class is a preview of the book’s theme: Simplifying Gardens…
This is a great month to give selected evergreens a ‘winter jacket’ to help protect them from Old Man Winter’s havoc. Climbing roses and bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) can also benefit from additional insulation. Applying an anti-transpirante, also known as an anti-dessicant, reduces damage from drying winds, winter sun scorch and moisture depletion due to…
This past year I started putting my PowerPoint presentations on CDs so that folks could purchase and take it with them after a lecture. That way they could click through the slides, which coordinate with the provided handout, and have the luxury of moving at their own pace and making more detailed notes in reference…
As many of you know, I am a huge fan of saving time and money in the garden. So why not with holiday shopping? For the month of December I’m offering special sales on my two softcover books: The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Top Ten Lists and Top Ten Lists for Beautiful Shade Gardens – Seeing…
Thursday, March 5, 2015 Glen Sanders Mansion. Scotia, NY 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. The Right-Size Flower Garden presentation and book signing. Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar available. Pre-registration required through Perennially Yours. $30 per person. To pay by credit card, please use the PayPal button below. To pay by check, please print the…
The Double H Ranch, co-founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman, provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. On Tuesday, September 11, they are sponsoring a bus trip to the New York Botanical Garden. The trip titled, Moments with Monet, includes lunch, a lecture by Dr.…
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