About the Kim Brenegar Garden at Eighth and Independence
It’s a setting for a magical pixie tea party. The memory garden for Kim Brenegar lies at the corner of North Carolina and Eighth...
Dear Garden Problem Lady
A friend gave me a Clethra bush called Ruby Spice that blooms in late summer. After three years it still struggles. It’s in a...
Free Vegetables for All
August is harvesting time for farmers and gardeners. As summer days turn longer and hotter, the vegetable plants start to produce blossoms and the...
“For Everything There is A Season”
Our Nepeta (catmint) has been the star of our June garden – how can I get it to keep blooming longer and longer?
For everything...
Good Design Pays
Remodeling your house can accomplish two great things – you enjoy the home you want, and it’s worth a lot more.
Home improvement websites and...
Dear Garden Problem Lady
The Garden website from which I ordered a “Comtesse de Bouchaud” pink Clematis in early May has just announced a delivery delay. The potted...
Dear Garden Problem Lady
My husband, wise but stubborn, tells me that once roses are in the ground they do not need to be watered. Please! He may...
Capitol Hill Residential Market Now
The first quarter is in the books, and no real surprises. As things slowed last summer under the weight of “spiraling mortgages rates,” we...
Special Places to Visit Upstream along Our River
We all love our river here close to home, but some very special places upstream have vistas and histories you don’t want to miss....
EcoBlossoms Farm Brings May Flowers through the Summer
On March 11, 2023, DC’s Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) held the third annual urban agriculture summit at Anacostia High School. Called Rooting...
