Lessons From the Wilderness III

Nov 1, 2007 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Lessons From the Wilderness III 11-1-07 – I don’t know for certain that gardeners have a greater appreciation of wilderness areas than do non-gardeners, but I suspect we do. After all, we’re intrigued by...

Top 10 Gardening & Landscaping Blunders—and How to Avoid Them!

Feb 1, 2007 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Top 10 Gardening & Landscaping Blunders — and How to Avoid Them! 2-1-07– Over the past several years this has become my most popular gardening program, both locally and when I am fortunate to give...

The 2006 Renegade Gardener High Spot/Black Spot Awards

Dec 20, 2006 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason The 2006 Renegade Gardener High Spot / Black Spot Awards 12-20-06– A GRACIOUS GOOD EVENING ladies and gentlemen, fellow Renegade Gardeners, and all fair comrades around the globe. I come to you tonight...

No Update Until the Big House Swings

Oct 31, 2006 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason No Update Until the Big House Swings 10-31-06– About the only thing giving me hope this weekend is that the nice landscaper doing the work at the house next door – four acres away, we wave – just started...

Fruits of Summer

Sep 25, 2006 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Fruits of Summer 9-25-06 – In early May this year I began my landscaping season with the usual: plant replacements from last year’s jobs. It’s always such a dreary chore, when one should be upbeat and...

Dahlia Delirium

Aug 1, 2006 | Design, Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Dahlia Delirium Is the Renegade Gardener Dead? 8-1-06 – Heavens no, though many early mornings when I rise to darkness and the six Advil have worn off, I feel like it. A sincere thank-you to the many...