Painting the Sunflower Mural
How I painted the Sunflower Mural I was recently contacted [...]
Early May 2018
Many flowers are currently in bloom around the yard. Flowers [...]
Lake Ronkonkoma Beach
Recently, there was a cleanup/ beautification happening at Lake Ronkonkoma [...]
Backyard Snow Drops
Our Snow Drops are in full bloom in our backyard [...]
Sunflower Mural
Here is the second mural I painted in Arizona. This [...]
What Is The Best Type of Manure?
In order to have a healthy, flourishing garden- you need [...]
How to Dry Flowers
Dried Flowers are beautiful to look at and can be [...]
How To Care for Poinsettia Plants
Every December, poinsettia plants (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are given or received [...]
7 Ways to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint
Stop Eating (Or Eat Less) Meat - When you think [...]
Morning Glory Mural
Here is a mural of Morning Glory flowers I painted [...]
Lone Star Tick
Long Island is no stranger to ticks. Since our last [...]
14 Garden Tips and Tricks
Gardening is a fun and leisurely activity, but having tips [...]
12 Ways to Save on Your Summer Garden
Every Spring, everyone has the same idea- create a garden [...]
Swallowtail Caterpillar
A Swallowtail Caterpillar makes breakfast out of the parsley seedlings [...]
Longhouse Reserve Garden Tour
Located in East Hampton Township, Longhouse Reserve covers 16 acres [...]
July 26, 2017
Here is what's currently growing around the yard, all of [...]
Islip Historical Society Garden Walk 2017
On July 15th, the Historical Society of Islip held their [...]
LA Arboretum
I had the chance to visit the Los Angeles County [...]
Clark Botanic Garden Tour
Clark Botanic Garden is located in North Hempstead, NY. It [...]
Eisenhower Park Memorial
On June 24th, Bob and I visited Eisenhower Park Memorial [...]
Black Wasps
Its a known fact that people do not like wasps, [...]
Gardening Clubs on LI
All over Nassau and Suffolk County are garden clubs where [...]
July 2017 Garden Events
This July there are many gardening events happening around Long [...]
May 23, 2017
Here are some of the plants that are currently growing [...]
State Parks in Your Backyard!
Did you know that out of the 180 state parks [...]
Tick Outbreak on Long Island
Scientists have predicted that this upcoming season is going to [...]
What to Plant for a Bee-Friendly Garden
It shouldn't be a surprise that the bee population is [...]
Poppy Mural
I visited my sister last week in Phoenix, while I [...]
April 14th, 2017
Spring is in full effect around the yard, here is [...]
Best Hiking Trails on Long Island
Summer is nearly here, which means getting out of the [...]
April 11th, 2017
Spring is here, which means flowers are popping up all [...]
How to Create a Spring Wreath
During the months of November and December, and even the [...]
How to Make A Bee-Friendly Garden
Without bees, everything we know would cease to exist. Bees [...]
Plants to Grow For a Healthy Garden!
Here is a list of 16 plants that you can [...]
Add Some Color To Your Garden!
For a long time, dietitians have advised to eat a [...]
How To Start A Rain Barrel
For every inch of rain that falls on 500 square [...]
Buy once, Grow forever!
Most people cut off the root portion of fruits and [...]
Ardastra
Here are some photos from Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation [...]
Lucayan Kayak Tour
Here are some photos from a Kayak tour through Lucayan [...]
Twig Buildings in Washington
Over the Christmas holiday, we visited Washington D.C. and got [...]
National Arboretum in Washington
Over the Christmas holiday, we visited Washington D.C. and got [...]
What Is The Best Rock Salt?
It's winter- which means cold weather, snow and ice. To [...]
Mystery of the Monarchs
Marc Morrone writes a Question and Answer based column in [...]
Thanksgiving 2016
This Thanksgiving, Bob and I took a walk at the [...]
Don’t Refrigerate My Tomatoes?
If you have ever bought tomatoes from a farm stand, [...]
Islip Beach Planters
Here is some photos of the beautiful planters that are [...]
Stink Bugs!!
Halyomorpha halys Chances are you have had the [...]
How to Plant Bulbs in the Yard for a Colorful Spring!
It's almost time to plant bulbs for the spring, which [...]
Great Garden Awards 2016
Great Garden Awards were just awarded! Volunteer Gardeners plant our [...]
Great Garden Award – Rotary Park
Nancy Angermaier received a Great Garden Award from Project Bloom [...]
Great Garden Award – Slocum Elementary
Justina Rote of Edith L. Slocum Elementary School received a [...]