Mardi LetsonAug 14, 2018The Joy of ContainersContainers are my favorite way to add instant beauty to a garden. They are great for beginner gardeners and for people who want to get...
Mardi LetsonJun 20, 2018Make Your Garden a Magical Place for ChildrenGardens and backyards are not just for looking at, but living in! When the children in your life are able to spend time outside and play...
Mardi LetsonAug 1, 2017Throw A Beautiful Garden Party After the hard work of maintaining a garden for the growing season, I am eager to enjoy the fruits of my labor and share my garden with...
Mardi LetsonJun 22, 2017Annual Philadelphia Flower ShowSpring is not only the season of gardening but also the season for flower and garden shows. The International Garden Festival just...
Mardi LetsonMay 19, 2017The Language of Flowers For Mother's DayShowing affection with flowers has a long history, becoming popular in western society during the Victorian era when subtle messages...
Mardi LetsonApr 5, 2017Bulbs in bloom. . .Behold the season's first blooms! This is always an exciting time, one that often creeps up on even the most seasoned gardener. From the...
Mardi LetsonFeb 14, 2017Happy Valentine's Day From The GardenI took this photo from my kitchen window last spring while this 'Forest Pansy' redbud (Cercis canadensis) was in full bloom. I love the...
Mardi LetsonMar 2, 2016Featured in a local article: Start Now to Prepare your Spring GardenAlthough the official no-more-frost date does not arrive until mid-May, March is the ideal time to begin preparing the garden, or...