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Scenery Hill fairy garden trail sparks creativity
The constant high-pitched hum of cicadas fills the forest at Robison Acres in Scenery Hill, Washington County. But don’t tell Read the full article…
June 17, 2016
Beautiful Bugs! Love them, watch them and enjoy them
There is beauty everywhere in the garden if you take time to look close. In between raindrops I searched Read the full article…
June 16, 2016
Corpse flower at Phipps begins blooming to the delight of visitors
Usually it’s the sweet fragrances of lilies, roses or hyacinths that draw visitors to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, today Read the full article…
June 9, 2016
Watch the corpse flower prepare to bloom on this live feed.
The staff at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are officially on “Bloom Watch” for the corpse flower Romero. Hours have Read the full article…
June 6, 2016
Corpse Flower “Romero” at Phipps prepares to bloom again. Smell The Magic!
It was back in 2010 when Ben Dunigan, curator of horticulture at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens pulled me aside Read the full article…
May 31, 2016
Doug’s 14th Annual Plant Swap and Giveaway 12 noon, Sunday June 5 at Soergel’s new location
This will be the 14th year I’ve held a plant swap and giveaway. Although there’s some dispute with participants about Read the full article…
May 16, 2016
Thin those sprouting seeds. Serve the thinning as micro-greens!
A packet of seeds only costs a few dollars and it’s a great way to get plants started right Read the full article…
May 9, 2016
The first toad of the season signals spring
Gardeners see the world a little differently than “normal” people. We’re watching the signs that nature provides to see when Read the full article…
May 2, 2016
Switzerland’s capital Bern offers gardening treasures and more
A haunting classical melody echoes through the streets of Bern, Switzerland as I walk back to my hotel. An Read the full article…
April 23, 2016
Spring transitions bring beauty to the garden
The spring garden might be the most satisfying, especially as the daffodils and tulips share space with one fading and Read the full article…
April 20, 2016
Free Heirloom Lettuce Plants and Seeds with Doug at Old Economy Village Saturday Plus Garlic Burgers too!
I’m hosting the Spring Garden Workshop at Old Economy Village this Saturday (4/16/16). I’ll be the emcee and keynote speaker Read the full article…
April 13, 2016
Cold Survivors, these plants weathered the storm
After temperatures dipped to 20 degrees over the weekend, everyone (including myself) wondered what would survive. It’s not that unusual Read the full article…
