You’ve heard the expression “companion planting,” as in: What plants supposedly “love” growing alongside what other plants? But how many such pairings are folklore, and how many stand up to research?  In her new book, “Plant Partners,” Jessica Walliser looks... Read More ›

Jessica Walliser on Smarter Companion Planting – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach  – March 8, 2021

A WAY TO GARDEN is the horticultural incarnation of Margaret Roach

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The area around Philadelphia is well-known for its richness of public gardens, including many historic ones, but the region is also home to an impressive roster of distinctive private landscapes—from formal 19th century European-style estates to mid-century modern residences and contemporary... Read More ›

A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – May 6, 2024 – Philadelphia Gardens

You’ve probably heard the expression No Mow May in recent years, a campaign borrowed from an effort in the UK meant to increase diversity by leaving lawns unmown for the one spring month, but is that the answer for US... Read More ›

A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – April 29, 2024 – Mary Phillips on Rethinking the Lawn

It’s that time of year when we gardeners are shopping, shopping, shopping, often in hot pursuit of just the right plant that will make the design of a bed or the larger landscape hang together—that elusive missing ingredient. But what... Read More ›

A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – April 22, 2024 – Stephen Procter on Ceramic Garden Art

I for one have a number of houseplants that would look a whole lot better right now if given a pinch or two or three, plus I could potentially enjoy the benefit of more plants from those trimmings, whether to... Read More ›

A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – April 15, 2024 -Hilton Carter on Propagating Houseplants

I confess to something of a weakness for Japanese maples, and I suspect I’m not alone. Now, thanks to breeding work by experts like today’s guests, there are more and more varieties being made available that are suited to a... Read More ›

A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – April 8, 2024 – Japanese Maples at Mr Maple

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Jessica Walliser on Smarter Companion Planting – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – March 8, 2021

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