If asked, probably 99 out of 100 people would say that the patron saint of gardeners is St. Francis. This pious man with a long cloak is often pictured holding a bird or two in his hands, and his statue made of concrete, resin or plastic stands in many gardens, whether the gardener is [Continue]
February brings the excitement of the almost daily arrival of seed catalogs in the mailbox. Now is the time to plan for this year’s garden and place your order for plants and seeds. Page through the catalogs and make a list of everything that catches your eye. Then, get realistic and pare the list [Continue]