So, it’s been a little dry here in Pennsylvania. Well, it’s not really as bad as it looks; my soil frequently cracks like that until I’ve worked on building up the organic matter for a few years. But still, after weeks of cool temperatures and rain every other day, dealing with a week of summer-like heat and no rain is [...]
Garden Design
GBDW – Wildlife in the Garden Wrap-Up
March 30, 2009 – Posted in: Garden DesignAsking gardeners if they’re interested in wildlife is like asking them if they’re interested in plants. It’s kind of hard to have a garden (at least an outdoor one) without both, after all. But, just as with plants, gardeners vary widely in their opinions about various kinds of wildlife. Some champion birds; others enjoy watching [...]
GGW Design Workshop Update
March 23, 2009 – Posted in: Garden DesignThis month, the GGW Design Workshop wrap-up post will appear on the 30th, instead of the 31st. And next month’s kick-off post will appear on April 3rd. Do be sure to check in here at Gardening Gone Wild on April 1st, though! And a note to everyone who has left a link for March’s Wildlife [...]
Garden Bloggers’ Design Workshop – Wildlife in the Garden
March 1, 2009 – Posted in: Garden DesignHey, all! It’s time to start a new Garden Bloggers’ Design Workshop. And as I mentioned in February’s kick-off post, this month’s topic is wildlife in the garden: the good and the bad. The pretty and the creepy. If it’s out there and you’re not responsible for taking it to the vet, it counts. [...]
GBDW – Pets in the Garden Wrap-Up
February 28, 2009 – Posted in: Garden DesignWhat an enthusiastic response to this month’s topic! It’s not a surprise, though, considering how passionate most pet people are about their furry and feathered friends. From cats and dogs to chickens and camelids, our companions often have a great influence on our design and plant choices, and we don’t mind making allowances for their [...]