Cottage In The Court

Cicadas are coming, cicada's are coming!!! Mrs. know It All shares info we need to know about two insects that we need to be aware of. Will they cause damage or just be a pest. Listen to find it more. Mrs. Know It All - You can listen to Mrs. Know It All on The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 -8 on Sunday mornings. Click here or here for more details. I ask that you continue to follow me: Htt...

Tovah Martin is serious about her houseplants! With several books as well as speaking engagements sharing her knowledge, I simply had to chat with her about...houseplants and her why. You can find out more about Tovah Martin, click here One of my favorite books from which I recited the excerpts is The Essence of Paradise, by Tovah Martin. Her books seem to make it okay to be passionate about house...

Since 1987, March has been recognized as Women's History Month. This month, I want to introduce you to some women who are making history as they garden. Some are well known only in their communities and others are merely familiar faces who are a part of my world...that I think you might want to know. First up - Tam In The Garden. A virtual friend who s building her community through gardening. Tam...

The initial episode did not load correctly. Here is the remix. There's a new book in town and it is one that you really need to have in your possession. Deer Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast by Ruth Rogers Clause and Gregory D. Tepper. I cannot stress the importance of this book especially when the at of gardening is at an all-time high! YES, you can garden with a passion and create an en...

All American Select Seeds and Plants...what are they? What makes them stand out above the rest? Mrs. Know It All gives us the low down on these plants and more. Educating us on why we need to look for plants with a stamp of trial and approval. Do your research and click here for National Garden Bureau Need to know about the All America Select seeds and plants? Click here to find out more Mrs. Know...

Sue Goetz has once again written a wonderful book that should find its way to our homes before we go into the garden. Complete Container Herb Gardening, Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots is her latest offering. This book offers up fun ways to make herbs in containers fun! The ideas and possibilities she shares, allows the reader to consider herbs in containers a part of everyda...

Sean and Allison are a very busy duo. Deciding to escape the rat race and go for a calmer lifestyle, they are still pursuing the dream and have now written a book - The First Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers . Of course, they also have a website, are on YOUTUBE, Instagram, and Twitter ....all under the name Spoken Garden Words of Sheryl Crow - "No matter how chaotic it is, wildflowers wil...

Who is Anne Spencer ? What is Edankrall? What did a Virginia Garden Club do to keep a garden alive? All this and more as I chat with Sean Spencer and look forward to April. What is a SheShed, click here to read my book review of She Sheds, A Room Of Your Own by Erika Kotite Earth Song by Langston Hughes, Black Nature - Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry, Edited by Camille Dungy I ask...

Listen to Lisa Ziegler, The Gardeners Workshop , on Saturday morning at 11:00 am. She takes on some garden questions, tips, and more.  Homestead Gardens Presents, Grow with Katie!. Katie Dubow, Garden Media Group shares interesting people we just might want to know. Monday, February 8, 2021, she will be chatting with Amanda Shepard on Seed Starting - Part 2. Trust me this is the best lunch br...

Steven Biggs is a fellow GardenComm member and is known for his pursuit of growing edibles in his Canadian garden. More than that, Steven has encouraged his daughter, Emma, to garden with a passion as well. I spoke with them last August on a hot summer day, in the middle of a pandemic. I purposely saved this chat for the middle of winter when we would be dreaming of our summer gardens and seeds. C...

Chaenomeles speciosa , one of the first bloomers of Spring when it comes to shrubbery . Learn how to grow it by clicking the link. Mrs. Know It All shares her thoughts on Clematis. Learn more about this needed climber in the garden by clicking here You can listen to Mrs. Know It All on The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 -8 on Sunday mornings. Click here or here for more details. Bloomin PGC...

Wambui Ippolito , Horticulturist, Designer, Lecturer, Mom, Wife, and the first African woman to have the honor of exhibiting at this year's Philadelphia Flower Show.  A fierce, reflective, honest, opinionated woman of this earth. I hope you enjoy our chat. I cannot wait for this year's Philadelphia Flower Show!! There is an unbreakable bond when African American women gather and support each...

WYNTK stands for What You Need To Know...not just on Wednesday. The world of horticulture is ever-evolving. Sometimes things pop up that are quite exciting such as the lineup for Virtual Events at Hillwood Museum and Gardens. It is a beautiful Estate and Garden. There are days I imagine I am at Hillwood in the Friendship Garden having a conversation with Marjorie Merriweather Post. I dream a lot.....

The latest blog post is all about the USBG and surviving the madness. You can read it here . Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine, and I caught up recently after attending MANTS virtually. A different experience, but it was a way of connecting like we normally do in January each year to find out what is new and happening in the wonderful world of horticulture. I ask that you continue to follo...

A long overdue brief trip to England landed me at The Garden Museum. It was such a memorable adventure that has stayed on the surface of my heart. I cannot wait to return and spend more time there and in other places. You can read about my excursion here . I recorded this interview in December, so I am a little late in sharing it! ThePlantaholic on YOUTUBE has captured my attention. Wayne shares h...

Giving Thanks is something that takes only a moment. It is a way to say your time, your voice and your support mean so much! I was going to put all the links in the show notes, however, due to space, I will list them on my blog with all links as well!! Thank YOU for taking the time to listen and be a part of my journey. I ask that you continue to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com ...Ins...

Enjoy my recent blog post where I share a gift from my favorite gardeners who dwell in another realm.   https://www.cottageinthecourt.com   Carol J. Michel is a fellow GardenComm, International member, friend, and one of the few garden humor writers I know. She wrote a book this year that was the perfect escape from reality - as well as an excellent way of learning lessons from the garde...

Denise Schreiber aka Mrs. Know It ALL shares tips on Christmas tree selection and care. You can also listen to Mrs. Know It All on Radio.com , KDKA1020.am or you can find her on Facebook, here Winter Seed Sowing Class, Linda Jones, Elements of Nature, Saturday, December 19th, 2020, Affordable fee on Eventbrite and the perfect way to support locals who embrace horticulture. Bloomin' PGC Growers Wor...

The garden can be a healer. My friend Alisha and the new brand she is growing,   Cultivate Your Lyfe. She has had a little bit of experience dealing with grief and the holidays. I thought it would be nice to share how an average daughter, wife, and mother, became a gardener as she dealt with grief. You can visit and support her via her linktr.ee/wineingmomma.  A poem from Henry Wadsworth...

Check out Carolyn Mullet's book - Adventures In Eden: An Intimate Tour of The Private Gardens In England Camellias at Historic Londontown are waiting to show off their late fall blooms...and oh that view of the water! Lights On The Bay is a terrific way to take the children for a ride, show them the beautiful holiday lights, walk around downtown Annapolis and tire them out. The Menorah Car Parade...

Need inspiration on a meaningful gift for the gardener in your life? check out my blog for a few unique ideas for stocking stuffers, creatively curated box ideas, and the gift of knowledge.https://cottageinthecourt.com/holidayhorticulture/useful-gifts-for-the-gardener/ Katie Dubow, Owner of Garden Media Group is my guest today. Katie shares not only her top-five picks of garden trends, but what's...

Looking for local information about pollinators? check out my blogpost about Cavano's Perennials. They are known in the Mid Atlantic for quality plant material. Located in Kingsville, Maryland, the beautiful drive makes it worthwhile for contactless shopping after ordering online.  GardenComm, International (formerly known as GardenComm) has been a part of my life since 2015. As a budding Gar...

There is a good Corona believe it or not. Corona-USA Tools are familiar to some and not so familiar to others. My friend CHRIS SABBARESE happens to work for the good Corona. Quality tools of all sizes for anyone who gardens. As a husband, father, and member of GardenComm, Chris shared a few thoughts on gardening, as well as tooltips for gifting. Corona...has so many options for gardeners who are n...

Here are the books highlighted in What You Need to Know Wednesday. I want to say Thank You to Timber Press for publishing books for the garden community. We sincerely appreciate you!! Adventures In Eden by Carolyn Mullet Garden Lust by Chris Woods The Plant Hunter by Georgina Reid and Daniel Shipp A Year at Brandywine Cottage by David Culp A self-published book by my GardenComm friend, Carol J. Mi...

David Culp is a man who imagines the possibilities in the garden has a passion for this earth. He is a lover of Cottage Gardening.  The Layered Garden was his first book and now, a Year at Brandywine Cottage. I reviewed this book on my blog. You can read it by clicking here My co-host Peggy Riccio and I went to visit David in his garden in August. The beauty was absolutely amazing and better...