Hello fellow lovers of all things Green, Over-the-top spreaders, climbers, and self-seeders are known as garden thugs; a clever name that made me chuckle the first time I heard it.  When I began as a designer years ago, I thought the green prickly shrubs overtaking forest floors were

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green, Episode 211 of the Garden Dilemmas Podcast, titled The Truth and Tale of Two Country Gardens, shares a story written while taking a fiction class. However, much of the story is based on my experience working with clients to enhance their garde

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. Last week, we discussed how disease and insects are impacting stands of trees. Among them, the emerald ash borer has devastated native ash trees, which comprise roughly ten percent of the forests here in Northern New Jersey. Some specimen tree

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green, The influx of insects and other diseases killing stands of trees is heartbreaking. We feel helpless as remedies are experimental or beyond our means to implement. Then comes acceptance—the awareness that the gift of life is making the most of

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. At last, I had some time in my garden. Not much time, but any time brings such joy. Though true, I get overwhelmed at how many things need addressing. Then came a quick fix to the overwhelming feeling—tidying daffodil foliage. As much as I lov

Spongy Moths look similar to Eastern Tent Caterpillars and Fall Webworms but can kill trees. Learn about the differences and safe remedies.

Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. Labyrinths provide paths of healing to help you maneuver through loss and grief, but the contemplation benefits are all-encompassing and beautiful, too. Comfort Zone Camp, in partnership with A Little Hope Foundation I participated in Comfort