General – Zen at Play

May 15, 2017 | Care, Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Zen at Play  Sit quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself. — Zen saying (05-15-17) – Says a lot, doesn’t it? Updating this site to a new format in January involved reviewing the...

Spring Training

Mar 1, 2017 | Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Spring Training Late winter/early spring is a trying time for gardeners, a sort of seasonal purgatory, part numbed inertia from day upon day of cool to freezing temperatures, part champing at the bit for...

Resources & Links

Apr 14, 2016 | Key Pages, Plants, Resources & Links

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Resources & Links COLUMNS150 years of Hardy Plants August 8, 2001As season hits high gear, U of MN’s online newsletter keeps gardeners current May 23, 2001Best Strategies for Dealing with...

Renegade Edibles

Mar 1, 2016 | Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Renegade Edibles 03-1-16 – Vegetable gardening – “edibles” to those on the east and west coasts – is the fastest growing niche in gardening, but you don’t need me to tell you how to grow tomatoes, peppers...

The Unspeakable Torture of Landscape Fabric

Nov 4, 2014 | Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason The Unspeakable Torture of Landscape Fabric Weed barrier? Landscape fabric is more like a healthy plant barrier. 11-4-14 – Welcome back, Renegade Gardeners around the globe! This creaking, wheezing and...

Low Maintenance Malarkey

Feb 4, 2014 | Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Low Maintenance Malarkey 2-4-14 – Interested in a low maintenance landscape around your home? Lawns, shrubs, trees, perhaps some blooming annuals and perennials, that will require no more than a few...