Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, June 22,2006

The return of the bugs

Those pesky Japanese beetles and bagworms are back

Judging from the heat and humidity, the appearance of fresh-picked zucchini on the table, and the arrival of certain insects, summer is here. Imagine my dismay, while eating a freshly

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, June 15,2006

Walks in the Garden

Prepare yourself to be dazzled and inspired

By Jennifer Fishburn

Gardens come in many colors and sizes, each reflecting a unique personality. In the coming weeks, you will have some wonderful opportunities to be inspired by what other gardeners have

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, June 8,2006

Things to do in June

Some gardening tips to get through the first month of summer

By Jennifer Fishburn

This past weekend we were blessed with sunshine and warm temperatures. I took advantage of the lovely weather to spend a day planting impatiens, trimming oregano, and pulling weeds, weeds, a

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, June 1,2006

Curb appeal

Tips for planning a great-looking front yard

By Jennifer Fishburn

Most of us are familiar with the saying “It only takes a spark to light a fire.” This year I was inspired (in part because of the Yard to Yard challenge) to create a small annual

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, May 25,2006

Don’t make gardening a pain

Tips for avoiding aches and pains in the back yard

By Jennifer Fishburn

As the gardening season gets into full swing, we can be assured of a few things: Flowers will bloom, weeds will grow, and our bodies will ache. However inevitable some aches may be, though,

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, May 18,2006

Find the answer

Remember: Plants can’t tell you what ails ’em

By Jennifer Fishburn

At this time of year, gardeners are full of questions: When can I prune my lilac bush? What can I do to get rid of these weeds? I found this bug — what is it? Will it ever warm up so m

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, May 11,2006

The great pretender

Hooray for scented geraniums — the herb of the year!

By Jennifer Fishburn

Name a fragrance — rose, lemon, orange, lime, strawberry, peppermint, nutmeg, apple, apricot, coconut, even camphor — and there’s probably a geranium carrying that scent.

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, February 9,2006

Care of fresh-cut flowers

Keep those Valentine's Day roses looking fresh

By Jennifer Fishburn

Flowers are a great way to celebrate a special occasion — holiday, birthday, anniversary, new baby. Of course, you don’t need a special occasion to enjoy fresh-cut flowers or a

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, February 2,2006

Catalog the possibilities

It’s winter, but many gardeners have already started work

By Jennifer Fishburn

It is hard to believe, but many gardeners have already started working on their garden “to do” lists. Even though it’s winter, they’re dreaming about the colorful

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, December 15,2005

Give the gift of gardening knowledge

Sign up now for seminars and programs

By Jennifer Fishburn

During the winter months, outdoor garden activities are few, but it’s still a great time to learn. Books, garden catalogs, and seed catalogs are a good way to start, but a more excitin