In The Garden

Home & Garden

Written by Marci Tomassone

We’re lucky to have many beautiful public gardens right in our backyard, especially with National Public Gardens week—May 13–19—coming up. Consider a virtual tour.

Home-Grown Cocktail Gardening

Written by Maddison Perzel, Head Horticulturist, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Need some tips on cocktail gardening? Jenkins Arboretum writes about some ingredients you can grow in your own garden that are perfect for a fresh cocktail!

Rain Gardens—Digging Deeper

Written by Andrew Kirkpatrick, Director of Stewardship, Willistown Conservation Trust

Rain gardens are quite useful, and can help reduce flooding, erosion and pollution over a broad region.

Gardening for Wildlife

Written by Anna Kruschwitz, Chanticleer Garden

Responsible gardening in today’s climate calls for including wildlife in gardens. Gardeners should create wildlife-friendly environments wherever possible.

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

Written by Tara Vent, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Ecological, low-maintenance gardening to save time and resources

Always Keep Growing

Written by Chris Fehlhaber, Chanticleer Garden

If a single word were to exemplify gardening, it may be growth. From the annual cycle of renewal and decay to the long-term growth of species over time, gardens are growth incarnate.

Outdoor Design 2019

Written by County Lines Magazine

Local experts share ideas on how to liven up your outdoor space.