Deborah J. Benoit
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Ask a Master Gardener: 7 essentials for your garden journal
Whether you choose a ready-made book, a calendar with plenty of room for notes or a three-ring binder to keep it all together, there are some things you’ll…
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Ask a master gardener: Plan a spring garden this fall
Every gardener has a fall to-do list to complete: pulling annuals, raking leaves and storing hoses and other garden tools. They aren’t the most exciting tasks, but planning…
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Ask a master gardener: Goldenrod, a useful wildflower
Of all the wildflowers — or weeds, if you prefer — goldenrod (Solidago) is one of the most recognizable. Its plumes of bright yellow flowers atop tall stems…
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Ask a master gardener: Annuals vs. perennials
You’ve probably heard plants described as annual, biennial or perennial. You may have even heard some called a “tender perennial.” When planning a garden, knowing the difference can…
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Gardeners, watch out for jumping worms
You may have heard of jumping worms, sometimes referred to as “snake worms.” Worm castings that resemble coffee grounds on the soil’s surface are likely the first thing…
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Ask a master gardener: Tulip mania
Tulips are so plentiful that sometimes we take their presence for granted. They’re common flowers, but how much do you really know about them?
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Gardening: Make hay while the snow melts
Spring may be upon us, but winter is reluctant to let go. In the meantime, we’re all eagerly awaiting the time when we can head back to our…
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Ask a master gardener: How to share the magic of gardening
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate a return to gardening than to share its magic with children? It’s not too early to start…
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Ask a master gardener: How to survive cabin fever
It’s that time of year when, sure, it’s technically spring, but we all know there’s still plenty of cold and wet weather yet to come.
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Ask a Master Gardener: How to create a garden in a terrarium
Terrariums are miniature gardens in lidded, clear-glass containers. Their closed environment requires little care and only occasional maintenance.