Today | In the Garden
In the Garden – April 2022
Growing Hydrangea Shrubs by Holly BoettcherIf there is one plant in my garden that brings joy year-round, it’s the hydrangea. I leave the blooms on in the fall to add winter interest to my gardens. Watching them sway in the breeze against the winter snow brings a glimpse of hope that summer will...
In the Garden – March 2022
The Year of the Carrot by Holly BoettcherSeed catalogs are arriving in the mail, so I have time to cozy up with dreams and schemes of what to plant this spring. It has become an obsession with me as I plan my vegetable garden. Each season, I choose one vegetable that I can learn and grow with my...
In the Garden – Jan/Feb 2022
A Midwinter Garden Fix by Holly BoettcherIt’s January, and I’m already counting the months before I can start planting and tending to my vegetables and flowers again. It feels like there’s a long winter ahead, but wait! There is a way to get a midwinter fix. Mitchell Park Horticulture...
In the Garden – December 2021
Become a Citizen Scientist by Counting Birds by Holly BoettcherThere is no doubt that by planting gardens, trees, and shrubs you create a habitat that attracts all kinds of songbirds to your backyard. And songbirds are certainly a complement to your gardens. Adding feeders and offering different...
In the Garden – November 2021
Collecting Air Plants by Holly BoettcherHow could it be that I, who has a green thumb the size of Door County, kept killing these adorable little plants? I was told they are so easy to grow, but my first several attempts with air plants did not have a good outcome. Once I learned the secret to...