Erica Glasener

Whether it’s the glistening bark of the paperbark maple, the brilliant fruits of deciduous hollies or the sweetly scented flowers of witch hazels, the garden in winter offers...

If you’ve ever taken home a beautiful houseplant only to watch it decline rapidly, than you know how frustrating it can be. As with all types of gardening, success is based on choosing...

When you think of a centerpiece for your dinner party, you probably picture fresh flowers. But what if you could display a whole miniature garden offering beauty and pleasure for months...

The term bonsai ("tree in a tray") is used to describe trees and shrubs trained in miniature forms and grown in special containers. A bonsai is dwarfed by means of pruning, wiring,...

If you grow vegetables, herbs or flowers, at some point you've probably experienced what happens when your plants bolt. Bolting, defined as “when plants grow quickly, stop flowering...

To the untrained eye, many wild plants may look like weeds. These can vary from asters and goldenrods in Maine, to butterfly weed in Georgia. However, in the garden these same plants...

There is something magical about butterflies as they flit from flower to flower in the garden. These winged beauties are not only stunning to watch but they also serve an important...

No matter where in the US you're gardening, summer heat and periods of dry weather can present a challenge to even the most seasoned gardeners. The good news is that there are a wealth...