Who knew snow was going to hit so early? In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I'm giving thanks to some of the plants that entertained me all summer.  Here's my ode to a few I want to include in next years garden.

I wouldn't be without basil for cooking, but visually, it's just more green leaves. Check out some varieties I planted that are flavorful, fun and floriforous.

There's a lot to be said for leaving things alone. I've become a reformed neatnik - partly from sheer laziness and because I was curious to see what would happen if I relaxed a bit. Read on and find out what happens when you stop interfering so much!

Bromeliads thrive in dry shade and hot humid conditions. As houseplants, they're easy to grow,if you happen to live in a tropical climate you can enjoy them in your garden. These colorful gems give you lots of bang for your buck.

Achieving the wow factor in your garden isn't just about  the newest up and comers in the plant catalogues. It's what we do with the plants we choose that counts! Check out this weeks post to see how.

Every February I look for ways to make next years garden better. This summer I want to water less. If you want to use plants that can tolerate dryness and do double duty-inside and out, read on.

A lot of plants struggled through this summer’s 'drought.  Based on my observations, I'm rethinking next years choices. I'm not getting rid of all my favorite flowers, but I'm on on the hunt for plants that can handle the worst case scenario.

Need tough plants for difficult sites like this one? Finding attractive perennials that grow quickly and don't take over the whole bed is a tall order. Here are some dependable ones I rely on.

Excellent edgings are hard to come by. Calaminth 'White Cloud' is tough, pretty and long lasting. Find out why it's worth trying. 

Getting out of your color comfort zone can be a good thing. When you're gardening, the best combinations can happen by accident.