Helen Lang

Shared pots help save space, make room

In spite of the still cool weather I’ve decided to get on…

Time to take the inside out

Today promises to be a warm, sunny day so I think it’s…

Choose shrubs for fragrant blooms

It’s actually sunny right now, but still not as warm as it…

Waiting for a warm-up

It must have been 10 years ago (at least) when I planted…

Stop dreaming and get planting

It’s still not warm, and it’s nearly the middle of May. Maybe…

First aid tricks for trailing vines

Even after all these years of using this computer I still lose…

Plant veggies among your flowers for a change

Although it remains pretty cool, it is getting to be that time.…

Tiptoeing around the begonias

That snow and sleet were a bit of a shock weren’t they?…

Often you don’t know

Last night there were two squares of moonlight on my bedroom carpet.…

Try this soapy trick to get rid of aphids

It is February 1, as I write this, and it is a beautiful day, although still cold, but things are beginning to show definite signs of life.

Robins are a sure sign of spring

I sincerely hope none of you rushed to grab your secateurs, don a coat and tear outside to chop off your clematis. This cutting off only applies to some clematis, those that bear their flowers on new growth produced this spring. Some clematis simply can’t survive such a dramatic pruning. I speak from unhappy experience.

The time to prune clematis is now.

Preparing clematis for spring

The snow that we had last week is now gone, save for a few browning lumps on corners of streets. It is so pretty when it first comes, and so shabby after several days, and so treacherous while it’s on the sidewalks. I understand there is more to come, so keep warm m’dears.

The time to prune clematis is now.