Kate's Blog

Stop and look at the bark! Find the beauty in these 4 "winter interest" trees.

A list of my 2025 aspirations (not resolutions!)

It was cold and windy today! I found myself walking quickly down the street, with my head down and hands tucked deep into the pockets of...

10 things to know about the poinsettia - the most festive holiday plant!

Hanging mistletoe may conjure images of love and kissing, but how much do you know about this plant and its legends?

The magnificent Iris - bearded, siberian or japanese - they are easily one of the most stunning flowers in the spring garden.

When it is something you want in your garden, lawn or in a vase. Consider the common dandelion. To many, it's a pesky weed that pops up...

Compared to summer's bold riot of colors, spring begins in a slow crescendo of color. Mostly pastels followed by a few brightly colored...

This time of year I come across many lawns covered in these cheery yellow flowers. Sometimes there is a whole blanket of them covering a...

Daffodils are popping up everywhere around town these days. Some are all yellow, others are white with yellow middles and still others...