This plant is SO cool looking and it's not amenable to propagation. You likely won't see this plant except in the deep dark forest but if you do, wow! Is it a fungus or is it a wildflower. It has a few different names and is an extremely unique plant. Take a look and learn more on my GardenBite website! 

This time of year there's an abundance of zucchini, sweet corn and so much more! At least for many, my garden hasn't produced as well but my neighbor, who started a new bed this year, has reaped LOTS of tomatoes. Lucky me! On today's Garden Bite I share ways to harvest your produce and preserve it safely. 

I saw two different times of when exactly the Autumnal Equinox will happen... first time that's happened. Regardless of OUR clocks, the Equinox will happen at the exact same time all over the Northern Hemisphere. On today's Garden Bite I share exactly what's happening to create this transition around the world, what happens to the Southern Hemisphere and how those of us in the north start our "nesting" season. 

Many years ago in another iteration of my life, I used old carpet to create a flower bed. On today's Garden Bite I share ways to rid your area of weeds without using chemicals, mixing in some natural elements to create a soil "potpourri" and some suggestions on the flowers to create a cut flower garden. 

I talked about this "new" fruit shrub I saw in a catalog a couple of years ago, and boy howdy has the Honeyberry bush become very popular! While it's been around for some time, it's now getting a lot of attention. Find out why it's such a sought after fruiting shrub, it's amazing zone hardiness and flavor and how to plant and care for this wonderful berry on today's Garden Bite. 

In my zone 4 area we generally start saving seeds in mid-October. Native plants work best in terms of continued viability and remaining true to the original plant but you can also save seeds of cultivars just don't expect the new plant to look exactly the same! On today's Garden Bite I share ways to harvest the seed and store it, how long it lasts and more. 

I love Fall and I love Fall blooming plants. I've discovered even more and share them with you on today's Garden Bite. With a couple of new perennials for 2022. Take a listen and a peek! 

I have lamented the two Black Walnut trees my neighbor has planted on our property line since the Fall after I moved in and my yard was LOADED with walnuts, squirrels and loads of planting nuts everywhere! Apparently there is some good to these trees as I've recently read in an article from my favorite magazine, Northern Gardener! Check out what will grow around this tree whose roots carry juglone on today's Garden Bite. 

A rose is a rose? Hmmm, not really. There are numerous types. Some easy, some more challenging. And then there are David Austin roses. Breeding English roses for over 50 years, David Austin "wrote the book". (You'll understand that reference when you listen in) I also introduce you to 2 new varieties for 2022 on today's Garden Bite. These are hardy roses! 

This native Silphium is a stunner right now. Take a trip with me on my bicycle to discover this tall yellow beauty and learn why it's called Cup Plant on today's Garden Bite. Be sure to check out my website and please, send me your comments, questions and suggestions for future bites!