Keeping fall crops safe from four legged pests

Fall is a great time to plant lettuce and other greens. The plants love the cool weather. If you’re unable Read the full article…

September 24, 2015

Looking for an indestructible, variegated, fall blooming beauty?

Garden surprises make our little world go around, don’t they? Churchill Mayor Paul McKenna is obsessed with hostas, growing hundreds Read the full article…

September 23, 2015

The Huntington Garden in California is Unbelievable

For days friends have been talking about The Huntington. This massive public garden and art museum is breathtaking. With temperatures Read the full article…

September 21, 2015

The “Art” of Gardening Shines at LA Arboretum & Botanic Garden in California

  Bluebird skies and warm, California sunshine welcomed me to the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. A fascinating Read the full article…

September 19, 2015

Woolly Bear predicts easy winter

Folklore says the wider the orange/brown band on a woolly bear caterpillar, the milder the winter will be. The caterpillar Read the full article…

September 17, 2015

Fall Vegetable Planting Begins Now

                                  While drought and Read the full article…

September 15, 2015

Join Doug on Saturday, 11am at Best Feeds for “Fall Gardening Tips”

Join me this Saturday September 12th, 11 a.m. at Best Feeds. I’ll be presenting “Fall Gardening Tips.” The free seminar Read the full article…

September 10, 2015

Making “Hardy” Mums Last as seen on KDKA’s Pittsburgh Today Live

The hazy world of “hardy mums” causes both confusion an consternation for gardeners. “Why don’t they come back,” I’m often Read the full article…

September 2, 2015