thegardendiaries, Author at The Garden Diaries

November 10, 2014November 11, 2014

Autumn’s Colors

Fall colors are beautiful if you plant the right perennials, trees and shrubs.

October 24, 2014September 22, 2017

There are so many varieties of pumpkins to choose from, both old heirlooms and newer varieties, like Porcelain Doll. Try out some pumpkin ice cream and learn how to decorate with all these different pumpkins.

October 17, 2014

Fall Pod Basket-Everlasting Decoration

Create an everlasting harvest pod basket with assorted cones, pods, and dried botanicals to decorate your Thanksgiving table.

October 9, 2014

Tragic, Moving, and Beautiful – Flight 93 Memorial

Flight 93 Memorial located in Shanksville, PA is a work in progress to honor the sacrifice of 40 passengers who tried to stymie the efforts of the high jackers on their plane. Meadows, trees, and wetlands are being restored and planted to beautify the grounds.

September 19, 2014

Saddlebacks are Back!

Saddleback caterpillars are comical looking but pack a powerful sting! Stay away from these as the sting is worse than a bee sting and the pain can last for days.

September 12, 2014November 6, 2017

Lavender Honey Ice Cream

Lavender Honey Ice Cream is sublime and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Try the recipe and enjoy this tasty ice cream alone or on top of peach cake for a great summer dessert.

August 28, 2014

Lavender Fields Forever-Phenomenal!

Growing lavender has just gotten easier with a new variety called 'Phenomenal'. Tolerant of the heat and humidity that is an enemy to most lavenders, Phenomenal sails through these problems and thrives.

August 23, 2014July 12, 2020

Eat Your Flowers!

Interest in edible blossoms ties in with the larger trend of new energy foods, going organic, and local and sustainable gardening. Learn how to use and what to use from your garden at your next meal.

August 19, 2014August 14, 2018

Monarch Way Station

Why are monarch butterflies declining? There are lots of reasons, but the main one is loss of habitat of the common milkweed plant that used to grow everywhere. Learn how to set up your own Monarch Waystation habitat to help stem the decline of these beautiful and valuable butterflies.