Begonias Are BIG!

By C.L. Fornari | January 10, 2014 |

Ever since Impatiens downy mildew arrived on Cape Cod gardeners have been looking for other plants to provide color in shady gardens. As winter temperatures makes us long for spring we are planning for the coming growing season. In many gardens begonias are sure to be big. Here are some tips for success with begonias.

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August Landscape To-Do List

By C.L. Fornari | August 7, 2013 |

There are many things to do in the Cape Cod garden in August, as well as a few things you don’t want to be doing. Here is a checklist for landscape care at the end of summer. To Do: Not To Do

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The Cocktail Hour Garden

By C.L. Fornari | July 2, 2013 |

Imagine sitting on your deck or patio, enjoying the sea breezes while the sun goes down. Now think about the view from this spot on your property. Are you surrounded by flowers and foliage that glow in the late-evening light? Does the fragrance of flowers drift in with the winds? With the right plants in…

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Time to Plant!

By C.L. Fornari | June 3, 2013 |

This video was made by John Sullivan, with a song by Andrew Rappo, made for PlantSomethingMA with homegrown talent from Cape Cod.

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Planning Your Herb Garden

By C.L. Fornari | April 22, 2013 |

Are you interested in edible landscaping? Do you want to add healthy, low-calorie flavors to your cooking? Would you love to be uplifted by the fragrances and tastes of summer? If so, you need an herb garden and it’s the perfect time to plan one. Here are some tips for planting herb gardens:

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A Sunny Day? You Can Grow That!

By C.L. Fornari | April 4, 2013 |

Every day is filled with sunshine if you grow Sunflowers. This annual plant, Helianthus annuus, makes a cheerful addition to any flower bed, vegetable plot, or bird garden. Best of all, they are easy to grow! Don’t look for annual sunflowers in the garden center, however. These plants are best planted from seed. Put sunflower…

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