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Citronella June 27th, 20170 Comments

the natural way to keep mosquitoes at bay
Summer is the time of year for me to kick back, slow down a bit, and enjoy all the hard work I’ve put into my garden. One of my favorite ways …Read More
Tea Time June 5th, 20170 Comments

grow your own garden
I just love a soothing cup of herbal tea, particularly when I’ve grown some of the herbs myself, which is so easy to do! Whether you grow them in containers or …Read More
Go Wild with Native Plants May 1st, 20170 Comments

When establishing Moss Mountain Farm, preserving the native landscape was at the forefront of my mind. I always recall a quote from English poet Alexander Pope when I begin to build or …Read More
Coming up Roses! April 4th, 20170 Comments

Photo: Mark Fonville
I’m a rose fanatic and have planted them extensively in my garden. My love of them began when I lived in England during my graduate work. I became fast friends with …Read More
From the Garden February 28th, 20170 Comments

Daffodils are my most beloved harbingers of spring. I love these cheery flowers so much, I’ve planted hundreds of thousands of the narcissus bulbs over the years at Moss Mountain Farm. …Read More
Garden Design February 6th, 20170 Comments

the basic principles …
Winter is the perfect time to reflect on the successes and mistakes of the previous year. Once you’ve finished pondering your wins and losses—ideally with …Read More
Succulents: Winter Wonders January 3rd, 20170 Comments

winter wonders
When winter arrives and your green thumb is itching to dig in the dirt and tend something in the garden, you always can rely on succulents to satisfy your urge. These …Read More
Bringing the Green Indoors December 12th, 20160 Comments

As winter finally arrives, we may find ourselves longing for the greener grass of spring and summer. And though it may be a while before those verdant days return, we can rely on evergreen …Read More
Evergreens for Everyone November 2nd, 20160 Comments

Aside from their dependable, vibrant color year-round, evergreens are useful for every garden. Large trees create a screen to provide privacy. That privacy—and the traditional piney …Read More
Winter Squash: A Fun Food! October 12th, 20160 Comments

Fire up the ovens and sharpen the kitchen tools: squash season is finally upon us. In my opinion, winter squashes, those with hard outer edges like pumpkin, butternut, spaghetti and …Read More