Landscaping, hiking, and gardening blog for the green thumbs, the busy thumbs, the wandering thumbs, and the I hate thumbs.

Several years ago, I was stopped in my tracks on a new customer's property by a beautiful plant I've never seen before. It's elegant...

Winter holiday plater Before you put away those pots and planters for winter, consider adding a dash of garden cheer to your holiday...

Garlic is one of the easiest crops you can grow and it doesn't require much space to get a sizable harvest. It can easily be added to a...

Are we keeping up with the Joneses? What if I told you the Joneses had a back yard full of knee-high dog poop and they were horrible...

What is the best hydrangea to grow in cold northern climates?

Planning, observation, patience, and a little grit.

Buying a new home? Consider how much money the landscape and yard will cost before you purchase.

Its time to add a pop of color to your outdoor space. Hanging baskets, pots, planters, and whiskey barrels of annual and perennial...

Years ago I made a fatal gardening mistake.  It was early May.  The temperatures were in the 80s.  My tiny indoor greenhouse was...

Think about the entire world population.  Now guestimate what percentage of people grow their own food.  I don’t have any hard numbers,...