What to do if you discover Spotted lanternfly
Here’s what to do if you come across the invasive Spotted Lanternfly.
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Stories From the Garden
Garden Restores Once Scarred Landscape at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Pittsburgh
The Iron Garden at the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark is one of Pittsburgh’s hidden treasures.
A Special Tour Through Highland Park’s Secret Garden, Choderwood
Choderwood is a wonderful secret garden in Highland Park.
Come with Doug to the Chelsea Flower Show, Gardens of England and Floriade in Holland, May 2022
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…
An Urban Garden Work of Art
This Lawrenceville garden is an uban oasis, filled with wonderful plants.
The Hidden Life of Trolls at Phipps from PTL
The Hidden Life of Trolls at Phipps is an amazing display. It’s a fun Summer Flower Show.
Tribute to Pearl With a Pearl Bush: A Memorial Garden to Honor Loved Ones
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,…
Surprise Spring Cold Snap Tested Pittsburgh Gardens
Most plants shook off a recent cold snap. Here’s a list of plants and when to get them in the ground.