Perennially Yours Blog
As announced in my last newsletter, I will be digging up the large perennial bed on the west side of my house to make room for a driveway that will allow for safer stepping for my husband (especially in winter). I already have my spade in hand and am ready to ‘have at it’ for…
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As announced in my last newsletter, I will be digging up the large perennial bed on the west side of my house to make room for a driveway that will allow for safer stepping for my husband (especially in winter). I already have my spade in hand and am ready to ‘have at it’ for…
Read MoreMy friend, Mary Song, is a brilliant and successful webmaster and entrepreneur. She has launched several successful business ventures in the past and now has a new travel reservation site that rivals Expedia, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Priceline and others. Check out this multipurpose site which offers great rates on hotels, flights, cruises, vacation homes, car rentals,…
Read MoreA number of soccer players have asked if Evan would add field player training sessions to the July soccer academy. Done! Since Evan participates in his premier soccer club’s field player drills, in addition to goalie sessions, he is well suited to teaching both. PLUS we are thrilled to have Elizabeth Osborn, long time Ballston…
Read MoreHorticulture has long been one of my favorite gardening magazines. It is full of great information, plant and people features, gorgeous pictures and helpful tips. Now they have created their first online magazine to complement their more in-depth print issues. This means even more easy-to-digest, inspirational ideas! Gardeners On The Go is an online, quarterly…
Read MoreLigularia ‘Osiris Café Noir’ Part Sun – Part Shade. This plant is charming. It resembles ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ but its lush mounds top off around 20”. The leaves of ‘Osiris Café Noir’ are the real attraction, as with other dark leafed cultivars. The leathery leaves are chocolate-purple as they emerge. They gradually transition to bronze and…
Read MoreThe annual Schroon Lake House and Garden Tour, a fundraiser for the Schroon Lake Public Library, will take place on Sunday, July 29th. The tour showcases some of Schroon Lake’s most beautiful and historic homes and gardens including some spectacular lakefront homes. The tour runs from noon – 4:00 p.m. followed by my garden lecture…
Read MorePlease don’t confuse these with coffee beans. Llama beans are produced by llamas and are considered ‘Black Gold’ by gardeners. These odorless, light-weight, small pellets are an easy to apply soil amendment. They don’t require the same aging period as horse or cow manure. Beans are ready to ‘serve’ almost as soon as they are…
Read More‘Golden Shadows’ Pagoda Dogwood. Part Sun – Part Shade. Put your sunglasses on! This lovely Pagoda Dogwood has shimmering yellow and green, heart-shaped leaves. It has an open, horizontal branching habit similar to Kousa Dogwoods. As leaves open in spring, they sport an orange-reddish tinge. Lacy white flowers adorn the branches in spring. ‘Golden Shadows’…
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Although my lecture pace has slowed, I still have five lectures scheduled this month in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Below are the dates and times. PLUS I will be giving a number of talks at Faddegon’s Nursery in my new role there. These are included as well. Please join me if you…
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