Frogs in Winter
by Irene Skrybailo | December 2014 In spring and summer frogs are found leaping and hopping about in the garden, but what becomes of them in winter? Where do they go? How do they survive? Frogs and toads are frequent … Continued
Winterizing the Garden
by Kristin Havill | November 15, 2014 Autumn is a time to begin to let go of the garden. After giving us a wonderous performance of color, fragrance, and texture, plants in our region go dormant to face the cold, wind, … Continued
Dahlias and Gladiolas: What to do with them now?
by Lea Anne Moran | November 7, 2014 Dahlias and gladiolas are beloved plants, used often by Beatrix Farrand for late season color in her garden designs. In Hill-Stead’s Sunken Garden, Farrand used the Alpen Cherub dahlia, a tall ‘collarette’ variety with … Continued