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Articles by Brenda Lynn
When Planting for Pollinators, Don’t Forget Trees
The flowers of native perennials and annuals are excellent nectar sources for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies, but to really up the impact of your pollinator-friendly garden, plant a flowering tree. The amount of nectar and pollen potentially gleaned from a single tree may be equal to that of an entire field of wildflowers. Trees also provide shelter for native nesting bee species and carpenter bees.
Unusual Yet Yummy Root Crops for the Home Garden
As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links. There’s nothing quite like pulling a crisp root vegetable from newly thawed ground and prepping it for the table in just a few minutes. Radishes, carrots, turnips and beets are cold-hardy staples that fill the gaps when little else grows. Because they are so versatile, they too easily become the only root crops we bother to grow.
Plants for a Garden That Welcomes Wildlife
First signs of spring are legendary, particularly in places blanketed in snow for much of winter. Where I grew up, near Washington, DC, we eagerly awaited the American robins’ arrival. They usually appeared in March, whistling a hearty tune: “cheer up, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up!” The mere sight of Mama Robin bearing twigs for a secret nest was enough to carry us through the last cold, wet weeks of winter and into spring.
How to Design a Meditation Garden
Meditation, the ancient practice of gaining clarity through mindfulness, is quickly taking root in popular culture. There are apps that remind us to breath, yoga poses to connect mind and body and podcasts to help center our thoughts. Though there are myriad ways to find focus, any nature lover can attest that the simple act of stepping outdoors releases us from our daily trappings and provides a wide-open venue for heightened awareness.
Horticulture magazine, May/June 2018, digital
You’ll love this issue of Horticulture if: Order the May/June 2018 issue of Horticulture and download it immediately! You’ll find tips and techniques from gardening experts, plant selections that are proven winners, plus page after page of gorgeous garden photography to inspire you.
Horticulture Magazine, March/April 2018 digital edition
You’ll love this issue of Horticulture if: Order the March/April 2018 issue of Horticulture and download it immediately. You’ll find tips and techniques from gardening experts, plant selections that are proven winners, plus page after page of gorgeous garden photography to inspire you.
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