As TheGardenLady was eating her morning banana, she found this fun website that seems to answer every question one might have about the banana. She thought that her readers might also enjoy reading the facts about this plant.

 
TheGardenLady spent Wed. at the 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show. Her reaction? WOW! What a show!
The Flower Show is always a spectacular show visually. And this year with the theme ‘Jazz It Up’  is no exception. From the minute you enter the show and walk under an archway of floating piano keys and exotic cut flowers [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Beth:
What planting zone is Toms River in? By the maps it appears to be inbetween 6 and 7.
Toms River is in Zone 7. The newest hardiness Zone Map clearly shows this.
In another location of the arborday.org site, it specifically shows Toms River as Zone 7.  See here.
To understand how these [...]

The following FAQ information was provided by the PR people from Novalis:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Novalis®?
Novalis®, an alliance of top annual, perennial and woody ornamental growers who market exclusively to independent garden centers, re-wholesalers and landscape professionals, is making its mark in the green industry and changing gardening for plant lovers from coast to coast. [...]

In the last post, TheGardenLady reported about three plants that will be coming out in 2008, Hypericum ‘Mystical Beauty’, Philadelphus ‘Snow White Sensation’ and Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mystical Emerald’.  Here are two more plants that are coming out in 2008, according to Novalis, the group that introduced the Double Knock Out and Pink Double Knock Out roses.
Gaillardia Commotion [...]

 
Acadia National Park - Photo taken by beforethecoffee
TheGardenLady received this question from Clive:
I am a UK citizen and live in England.  Recently I purchased some waterfront land looking out towards Acadia National Park, in Down-East Maine. In the next year I hope to have an all-year-round house built on the land, which I hope to visit a [...]

 
TheGardenLady received this question from Chance.
I’m going off to university next school year, and I’d like to grow something in my dorm room (hopefully organically) to brighten things up.  I’d like to have something I can throw on salads or sandwiches and something else that’s a bit bigger (maybe flowering?)  I’m not too hot on [...]

 
TheGardenLady received this question from Maryjane:
I summer in Maine under white and Norway pines.  The soil is acidic.  I want to plant flowers. What suggestions can you make for raised beds?
How lovely to summer in Maine and create your own flower gardens.
Your letter does not say whether you want to plant annual or perennial flowers [...]

 
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TheGardenLady received this question from Helen:
I have a friend who has recently lost a little boy named George, and I was wondering if there is any flower or plant that represents this name.
I think your question is a beautiful one - to honor a little boy named George.
When plant breeders create a new [...]

 
It is January and though it is winter for many of us there are still a few outdoor gardening things we can do.
If your ground is not frozen, you can still take soil tests  - take separate tests for lawns, vegetable and flower gardens or shrub borders. You can get your soil test from your [...]