Author: Betsy Nottingham
Fall Gardening, includes to plant seed balls in fall for next spring
One of the frequently asked question is “When is the best time to plant perennials? After the first frost.
Gardening and healing gardens, relax, connect with life and nature, reduce stress Healing Gardens
Studies on gardening and health What defines a healing garden? What elements? Can we all have a healing garden in spaces? The science of nature connection to health and stress. Healing gardens in hospitals, cancer centers, usually have a water feature.
Wildflower native perennials are sustainable, grow w/out fertilizers, water use
While researching what defines a native wildflower perennial and how is PA doing as far as the count. PA has almost 3,000 plants, of which 2,000 are doing well. PENN STATE EXTENSION article says that the native wildflowers in PA do not need fertilisers, and live on less water. Which…
purple coneflower popular in home gardens and with Goldfinches
Echinacea purpurea is a also a member of the Asteraceae family. Popular home gardens and landscape long lasting in gardens. Goldfinches like it. Leave the cone seed head on the flower into first frost. Flocks of Goldfinches visit and pluck the seeds. Fun for everyone to watch. Birders and introduce…
Spanish Painter Santiago Rusinol and Formal Gardens
Blue Courtyard, Rusinol Santiago Rusinol was not as well known as a painter of gardens as Monet. Rusinol was not a gardener, but he loved gardens, especially his native Spanish gardens. Gardens were symbolism to him. Symbolism was an An art movement in Europe.
