Way Wait? Early bloomers add color now

Why can't all flowers be like wide-eyed pansies and shy crocuses, undeterred by the lions of March? Why can't we have more floral color in...

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A renewed longing for Longwood Gardens

Usually I write about the memories stirred by a particular plant. But it's not just a plant that can stir a gardener's memory — a...

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Sue Kittek: Adding a little lemon scent is easy

Finally, we've had a stretch of warm, sunny days. We really ccould use the rain (we're under a drought warning), but its hard to beat an...

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Branch out with the rare and unusual at Tall Timbers

When a gardener recommends a nursery, I pay attention. When I know that the gardener is knowledgeable and experienced, I have to check it...

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Sweet and bittersweet memories are stirred by glads

The gladiolus is not one of my favorite flowers. Most varieties are not winter-hardy so one either replaces them each year or digs them up...

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Will coffee grounds perk up my garden?

Dear Sue: An article appeared in The Morning Call recently giving ideas for ''homey'' solutions for some garden problems. One suggestion was...

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Ask The Garden Keeper: Why don't my sedums stand up to a heavy rain?

Dear Sue: Over the years I have added many sedums to my garden for a fantastic color splash in fall. Unfortunately, most of my older...

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Gargoyles welcome visitors to unique gift shop

I recently made my first visit to Greenscapes and Gargoyles on Linden Street in Bethlehem. Open since April 2001, the shop is filled with...

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Sue Kittek: Take comfort in cabbage, mon petit chou

Some people consider mashed potatoes and meatloaf as the ultimate comfort food. But for me, when the cool autumn winds begin to blow, it's...

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Their mission: restore native plants to the landscape

When you think of a native plant garden, what comes to mind? Do you think of roadside flowers? Today these are often invasive, non-native...

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