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A little less than half my garden is filled with garlic, there are even containers filled with the plants. I would guess about two or three hundred head. I went crazy during the fall planting, hoping to grow enough homegrown garlic to get me through…
I’ll be traveling to England and Holland to explore the Chelsea Flower Show, the gardens of England and a once in a decade celebration of flowers called Floriade in Holland. This is my third trip to the see the Chelsea Flower Show. It’s an amazing…
It was fun to do this video with my friend Andy Amrhein. We talk all about trees, how to plant, prune and choose the right varieties. This came about after Davey Tree did an extensive study of the trees in Bethel Park and then came…
I’ll be taking gardeners it Costa Rica in February of 2022. This trip has the best price point I’ve ever offered. This nine day trip explores the flora and fauna of one of this tropical paradise. We’ll visit San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud…
A little less than half my garden is filled with garlic, there are even containers filled with the plants. I would guess about two or three hundred head. I went crazy during the fall planting, hoping to grow enough homegrown garlic to get me through…
By Doug Oster May 26, 2021 After an early morning downpour followed by gray skies and imminent showers, the time was right to plant the first crop of tomatoes. There is a certain joy when the stars align in the garden. Oftentimes, things are so…
It was fun to do this video with my friend Andy Amrhein. We talk all about trees, how to plant, prune and choose the right varieties. This came about after Davey Tree did an extensive study of the trees in Bethel Park and then came…
I’ll be traveling to England and Holland to explore the Chelsea Flower Show, the gardens of England and a once in a decade celebration of flowers called Floriade in Holland. This is my third trip to the see the Chelsea Flower Show. It’s an amazing…
This Lawrenceville garden is an uban oasis, filled with wonderful plants.
The Hidden Life of Trolls at Phipps is an amazing display. It’s a fun Summer Flower Show.
May 5, 2021 When I posted a picture of my pearl bush (Exochorda) in full bloom on my Facebook page, Karen Tarr commented, “OMG, I have one blooming in honor of my mom, whose name was Pearl. Love the bush.” I reached out to Tarr,…