  Roses are ancient plants with a 35-million-year history on planet earth, so maybe it’s no surprise then that they have been a fixture in nearly every culture and many religions, too. In his recent book, “Rosa: The Story of... Read More ›

Peter Kukielski on Roses – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – March 29, 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 ›

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

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 ›

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

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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Peter Kukielski on Roses – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – March 29, 2021

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