Author: Botanica

"In the spirit of full disclosure, I have to admit the garden has not looked so good lately. I lost control of it at the end of the summer when I took …

A fascinating look into the agricultural future of Detroit. Could this dying city revive itself and become the first in the world to produce 100% of its food supply within the city …

Check out these two great resources from the Arbor Day Foundation! The first is a "best tree finder" than can help you determine the best tree to plant. The second one is …

This blog entry comes to you courtesy of friend of Botanica, Alex Luken.   Check out this installation at the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia! When I was in Charlestson, SC, last week …

The LEO: "Neighborhood leaders, preservationists decry Ohio River Bridges Project as an object of obstruction, not innovation." Check out the article here. What are your thoughts on the Ohio River Bridges Project?

Here's a great article from the New York Times about a couple trying to tame their yard.

Check out this slideshow from the folks at the Huffington Post that captures nine must-see flower gardens! And if you go to (or have been to) any of them, be sure to …

A group of children learn about horticulture and community service and get to serve the elderly at the same time. Read the story here.

Thanks to the Pittsburgh Review-Tribune for this story.

Try planting indigo spires in your fall garden. If you live in zones 7 – 9 you can expect them to return each year! Image courtesy of PlantSafari.com.