Kate's Blog

As a gardener, the end of the growing season is a rather bittersweet time. On the one hand, I would love to keep the garden going and...

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower -- Albert Camus Here on the north shore of Long Island, that quote is certainly...

On November 1 and 2, Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos. Just the name alone conjures up thoughts of grief...

Halloween has me seeing everything a little different today. A little spookier and a little more sinister. Even my plants and garden are...

Just because it's fall, doesn't mean the garden is finished for the year. On the contrary, there are many flowering perennials that are...

Cultivating plants that hold a personal or emotional significance to you Ever buy a plant or flower simply for memories sake or an...

Looking for something new to add to your fall garden? Check out the fall-blooming asters - a fresh alternative to mums and a wonderful...

Natural beauty in the fall garden can contain a mixture of blooming flowers and plants left intact post-bloom.

As the vibrant hues of summer begin to fade and the crisp autumn air sets in, our gardens and outdoor spaces undergo a beautiful...

Building a beautiful butterfly garden.