When public plantings get push-back
When I wrote about a gardening controversy in my neighborhood for my Buffalo News column, I figured many readers would be surprised that planting flowers could be controversial. But I [...]
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When the need for tree cover is questioned
Trees and forests are always subject to political winds of change, whether they’re blowing from the left or from the right. This time, efforts to improve urban tree cover are [...]
Green businesses will feel the pain of tariffs
Last time I wrote about local florists and the Slow Flowers movement, I got a comment from a reader, Sheena, who said, “I did smile when you described Canada as [...]
Fun florists give me a reason to pay more
The Slow Flowers movement has finally arrived in Buffalo. I never thought it would happen. We love our gardens and our flowers here, but have always had a fairly traditional [...]
Garden writing shouldn’t be free
Trustworthy information is worth paying for, but that’s not the only reason to respect the need for publications and websites’ to put up paywalls. Writers, editors and designers – just [...]
Impossible dreams on a cold New Year’s Day
This year, instead of gardening resolutions, which I never have and wouldn’t keep if I did, I have a list of gardening wishes. They are also unlikely – if not [...]
There’s reality – and then there are orchids
I actually enjoy my garden at this time. I look around and feel a sense of accomplishment. There is nothing more for me to do here. The bulbs are in [...]
The lazy gardener pretends there’s still plenty of time
Time spent just sitting in the garden is not only enjoyable, it’s part of the work. It’s productive. And this is the time of year when my hours of goofing [...]
Overgrown: Late season rewards for a lazy gardener
What does “overgrown” even mean when discussing a purposely cultivated outdoor space? I understand when things are aggressive, but that’s different. My friend Kathy calls this “plants that like to [...]
More raves for the gardens of Puget Sound
What else did I like in the Pacific Northwest other than hydrangeas? Not sure anyone here has been holding their breath about it. Let’s be honest: Nobody wants to hear [...]
In some gardening regions, hydrangeas simply rule
Is it possible to get sick of hydrangeas? Apparently not. If, like me, you can withstand a 4-day garden tour in the Pacific Northwest followed – two weeks later – [...]
Amy Stewart’s celebration of trees and their people – plus a giveaway
LIME TREE MARIA IS THE WINNER! Thanks for playing. As I noted, I will be compiling many of these wonderful comments/tree stories into a tree post. Longtime Rant readers know [...]