A Lasting Impression
...Drying flowers is not necessarily an art form. Pick the flowers that will delight you and place them in a press or between pages of the directory between paper towels...

Citizen's Arrest
...I went on to inform him that this innocent looking greenery was a nasty little weed which is a major pain to remove from a flower bed...

Cut to the Chase
...admire your blooms, fill your vases, tighten your presses, but also remember now is the time to start coiffing the violas, clipping back the roses...

Dare to be Square
...A 4' x 4' square yields 16 square feet of growing space. Each square foot becomes its own little garden or a complete square can accommodate a particular crop...

Divide and Conquer
...I believe the garden should be left in peace for most of its season to flower furiously and then again after an aggressive round of deadheading...

Embrace Me
...Trees and shrubs can lend additional architectural detail while flowers may add a certain air of sophistication or whimsey...

Get it Down on Paper Now
...Crop rotation is essential. Start drawing and coloring. Just be a kid again. It works!...

Good Companions
...just add a few more small squares of companion plants. You can simply tuck in a small square among your vegetables providing a natural deterrent that is functional, edible and very attractive...

Good Companions 2
...Chives are probably one of the best plants to grow to keep fungal diseases down. Chive sprays have also been used successfully against downy and powdery mildew on cucumbers...

In pursuit of Perfection
...With the soil in my soul, I never seem to tire of digging my hands into the earth creating magical spaces within this little acre...

Let the games Begin
...But, for the most part, this is a time to fondle soil and gently tuck it into peat pots pressing a small delicate seed into its center. Not too deep, not too much water...

Light and Shadow
...Light and shadows are the essence of art. In the garden, this art form, though subtle takes its own form....

Make your Grand Entrence
Find a free source for saplings. Maple and ash work well, but cedar will last longer if you want this to be a more permanent structure.

Nostalgic Charmers
...One of my favorite old-fashioned flowers is the Common Hollyhock, while I find anything but common. The single type is an absolute delight...

One for the Mouth
...What could be more delightful then to stand amidst a garden brimming with ripe, beautiful berries just waiting to be picked and popped into your mouth?...

Pinch Me
...The benefit of pinching at this stage of the season is to direct the plant's energy to that which is fully developed...

Plan your Secret Garden Now
...If you look at your garden as a series of rooms you would be amazed how quickly and easily you can design wonderful secret spaces filled with an assortment of sights and smells...

Ready! Set! Run!
...I simply tie four six to seven foot saplings together with untreated twine about 5 inches from their tops, spread them out and sink them into a garden bed...