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 [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Sally:
Are there any other Christmas themed plants other than the mistletoe?
There are numerous Christmas themed plants and there is a long and interesting history of the reasons for the use of these plants during the holiday season. Many of these holiday themed plants are used in the US today. TheGardenLady [...]

 
TheGardenLady received this question from Rachel:
I’m at college studying floristry and I’m trying to find the seasonal availability for Aspidistra but can not find it anywhere.  I was wondering if you could help me on that one please.
The Aspidistra is a plant that is a native of the Eastern Himalayas, Taiwan, China, and Japan.  In [...]

 
TheGardenLady received this message from Encore Azalea:
Cold temperatures are quickly approaching and Encore Azalea® would like to help you prepare for winter’s frost.
Azaleas, like most plants, may need protection during freezes and extremely cold weather. If you feel that your Encore needs protection, any cloth material such as  burlap, old blankets, or sheets can be [...]

 
Dear readers,
I love hearing from you and receiving all your questions.  I love that my readership is from around the world. For all these reasons, I thank you for being part of TheGardenLady.org.
However, some of the questions sent to me are often so vague that it is sometimes very difficult to feel comfortable answering them.  When [...]