Articles & Posts by Rachael Liska
7 Secrets to Season-Long Color
Try these simple solutions to create and enjoy a garden that shines year-round!
June 2, 2010 | Read more »
Notes from the Field: Winter Houseplant Care and Asparagus
Nothing lifts a winter-weary spirit like thriving, green houseplants.
March 1, 2010 | Read more »
Beyond Daffodils
Last call for Northerners! Plus, check out 6 "out-of-the-box" bulbs to jazz up your spring garden.
November 28, 2009 | Read more »
Notes from the Field: Gifts for the Gardener and more…
Forget the long lines and parking wars at the mall … instead, cultivate your own handmade presents for the gardener in your life. You’ll not only save a bushel, but these gifts from the heart show that you really care. Here are four ideas to get your creativity “growing”!
October 22, 2009 | Read more »
Notes from the Field
Anyone with a green thumb knows that mulching your beds is one of the best ways to ensure a healthy garden. An eco-friendly (and dollar-savvy) way to do so is to mulch with autumn leaves such as oak and maple.
August 24, 2009 | Read more »
Notes from the Field
Host a Corn Roast! Spark a little magic among neighbors with an old-fashioned corn roast. Whether planning a barefoot affair or something more stylish, here are tips for the host: Buy Fresh. If purchasing from a farmers’ market, ask if the corn has been picked that day. Otherwise, peel part of the husk back and [...]
June 29, 2009 | Read more »
Landscaping That’s for the Birds
Let your garden sing this year with plantings designed to attract your feathered friends.
April 17, 2009 | Read more »
Living Works of Art
You don’t have to be a master gardener to appreciate—and enjoy—the ancient craft of espalier. It’s a centuries-old horticultural technique with roots as far back as ancient Egypt. There, through faded tomb paintings of fig trees planted and flattened against sun-drenched stone walls, evidence suggests that espalier (ess-PAL’-yay) had a place in the garden. Later [...]
February 11, 2009 | Read more »
