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Weeds and Aspens: Stars of Monsoon Madness

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

The first day of school usually ushers in nurserymen’s harvests of early fall crops. So, watch for the dusty millers and luscious snapdragons and dianthus that are the openers of...

Weeds and Aspens: Stars of Monsoon Madness

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

The first day of school usually ushers in nurserymen’s harvests of early fall crops. So, watch for the dusty millers and luscious snapdragons and dianthus that are the openers of...

Too Much Water Kills; Improper Spraying Won't

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Before getting into the horrible details of death and decay in local gardens this week, I’ll begin with a positive accent: the Heatwave Sparkle Sage. It’s a garden plant that...

Too Much Water Kills; Improper Spraying Won't

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Before getting into the horrible details of death and decay in local gardens this week, I’ll begin with a positive accent: the Heatwave Sparkle Sage. It’s a garden plant that...

Blooms to Show Off Garden Parties

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

As we approach Independence Day and the garden gatherings that follow throughout the summer season, we worry that our gardens can look tired and heat stressed. That is unless we’ve...

Blooms to Show Off Garden Parties

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

As we approach Independence Day and the garden gatherings that follow throughout the summer season, we worry that our gardens can look tired and heat stressed. That is unless we’ve...

Creating a Flowerbed

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Starting a flowerbed from scratch is not that difficult an undertaking; it just requires some planning. You can plant a flowerbed any way you like – big or small, curved...

Creating a Flowerbed

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Starting a flowerbed from scratch is not that difficult an undertaking; it just requires some planning. You can plant a flowerbed any way you like – big or small, curved...

The Effects of Gardeners' Hearts & Labors

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

J. M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, said: “Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves”. Surely, he must have been a fellow-gardener...

The Effects of Gardeners' Hearts & Labors

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

J. M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, said: “Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves”. Surely, he must have been a fellow-gardener...

Springtime Landscape Trait is Freshness

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Our spring yards should appear touched by the freshness associated with the season. They should boast fresh new foliage gracing the garden, fresh new bulbs emerging from the earth, and/or...

Springtime Landscape Trait is Freshness

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Our spring yards should appear touched by the freshness associated with the season. They should boast fresh new foliage gracing the garden, fresh new bulbs emerging from the earth, and/or...