Welcome to Essential Gardener! We’ll stories, and ideas from our local garden scene. You’ll find a blog full of seasonal reflections, creative upcycling projects, plant profiles, and garden inspiration — plus a gallery to showcase the beauty I discover and cultivate.
Change Your World View Everyday by Upcycling
Do you “upcycle” in your garden? Seeing something on the roadside or at the dump, do you think, “I can…
Happy Groundhog Day – 2/2/2024
Groundhogs Puxatawany Phil of PA and French Creek Freddie of WV didn’t see their shadows and are predicting an early…
Find Inspiration in Your Neighbors’ Gardens!
Strolling through your neighborhood is a great way to discover the inspiration and knowledge you are seeking for your own…
Fervently Awaiting Spring…
It’s the new year…it’s January and there’s so much of winter still to go, but are you doing it, too?…
Native Azalea, US Southeast
Native to the US Southeast, this Azalea has a very light, airy appeal.
Beginning
Spring – The beginning is a delicate time.