Connecticut Garden Journal

November is for wrapping up the garden and protecting plants from winter. One plant that often needs protection are roses.There are many different types…

This common flower originated in Central and South America and is named after a famous botanist Michel Begon. Gardeners love the wide variety of flower…

Fall is great for shuffling through layers of dried, fallen leaves. I love the smell, sound and feeling of the leaves underfoot. But leaves are also a…

There's nothing like heading out with your family to your favorite farm stand and picking out a Halloween pumpkin. But how do you know which ones to pick?

Fall is a great time to watch birds enjoy the various wild berries, as they get ready for winter and migration. However, some of the plants the birds…

Fall is in full swing. The perennial flower gardens are taking on the colors of autumn with colorful berries, foliage and flowers. While we all know about…

When I was a young boy growing up near my Italian grandfather's farm in Waterbury, every day my cousins, and neighborhood friends, would spend hours in…

Sunflowers are gorgeous this time of year. New varieties feature colors such as gold, white, burgundy and bronze. While most sunflowers grow tall, some…

Fall is for mums. Chrysanthemums adorn front porches, window boxes and containers from September until frost, providing beauty and color that compliments…

Some late blooming annual flowers are really shining this time of year. One of my favorites is amaranth. If that name sounds familiar, you're probably…