Tag Archives: spring

Trying Out New Annual Plants

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Chris Eirschele

Calibrachoa Superbells Lemon Slice for Gardeners in 2013  Photo Credit – Chris Eirschele   Each year, I grow new plants sent to me from Proven Winners to try out in my garden.  The free plants are a perk to being a garden writer, … Continue reading →

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Where Gardeners Find Their Plants

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Chris Eirschele

  My all-time favorite plant sellers are found at botanical gardens, events put on by master gardeners or garden clubs.  You can count on plants coming from the region’s backyard, there are people around to answer questions but not in … Continue reading →

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New Plants Next Spring

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Chris Eirschele

One of my tricks to keeping my desire to grow plants going is trying new plants.  As a garden writer, I am especially lucky to sometimes try new plants before they are at the local garden center.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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Birds Gardens and Gardeners

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Chris Eirschele

When I was a little girl, each spring my Dad and I would race to see who would spot a robin first.  Even back in the 1960s, Wisconsin’s state bird was considered the first reliable sign that garden soil would … Continue reading →

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