Frau Zinnie

I am so honored to be a part of this amazing event in October with the Connecticut Horticultural Society!  This year’s symposium, “Gardening...

When I moved in to my first home, I was so eager to start creating my backyard garden. I knew from talking with the former owner that our pr...

  July in the Northeast rushes in with higher temperatures and humidity, so watering in the morning before the heat of the day kicks in is k...

  I was so honored to be the keynote speaker today at the first Natural Landscaping for Birds event! This action-packed morning also covere...

  As it begins to grow, rhubarb will benefit from a top-dressing of well-aged manure. The growing season is officially underway, with snapdr...

Originally published in 2014 — still just as timely! Take down those bird feeders from March through November to keep bears from paying you ...

In the Northeast, gardeners are always pushing the limits.  This is especially true in early spring, when temperatures can fluctuate wildly,...

At the end of March, the hellebores will begin to bloom in Northeast Connecticut. As a child, one of my favorite movies was "The Secret...

For an instant pop of spring color, trim forsythia branches to bloom indoors. It's really a simple task to do! Beginning in late Fe...

  Jen will be back to present at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival! Bird-Friendly Gardening: How to Make Your Garden Attractive to Bi...

  The to-do list for February is balanced between spending time dreaming and planning how I can make the garden the best it can be in t...