Monthly Archives: July 2011

Caryopteris

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Amy Mullen

As we move into August, lots of plants in the garden have passed their prime. The fall bloomers aren’t out yet, and many of the summer perennials are done. Traditionally known as “the lull,” this later summer period calls out … Continue reading →

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Planting for a Fall Harvest

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Amy Mullen

So, the tomatoes are coming in, the zucchini is sprawling, the beans are maturing as quickly as you can pick them, and the last thing you want to think about is planting more vegetables, right? Not so fast. All those … Continue reading →

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Beyond Hosta: Plants for the Shady Site

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Amy Mullen

Now that summer has opened up full throttle, the shady spots in the garden are looking more inviting than ever. But perhaps your shade garden seems a little, well, boring to you. The hosta look great, but maybe you’d like … Continue reading →

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Watering Wisely

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Amy Mullen

So far this year, we’ve had plenty of rain. More than enough, in fact. But you never can tell what the gardening year will hold. Just cast your mind back to last summer, when a soggy June was followed by … Continue reading →

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