Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

September Flowers

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Eliza Waters

  Suddenly, there is rich renewal of flowers after a few weeks lag following the phlox fading away. Now the fountain and miscanthus grass are stealing the scene along with the fantastic show of wild asters. I must have at … Continue reading →

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Winding Down

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Eliza Waters

GARDENER’S CORNER As the gardening season winds down, we enjoy the cooler weather as we begin the work of putting our gardens to bed for the year. Time to assess what worked, what didn’t and any changes we’d like to … Continue reading →

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September Gardening

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Eliza Waters

GARDENER’S CORNER (Zone 6) September is an excellent time to plant herbaceous perennials as well as trees and shrubs. The days are cooler and transplants don’t suffer heat stress as they would in high summer. The soil is warm so … Continue reading →

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