Behold The Holding Pit

Jul 2, 1998 | Design, Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Behold The Holding Pit While touring an acquaintance’s large garden years ago I stumbled upon a small raised bed in the corner of his backyard, blocked from general view by low shrubs. At first I...

Spring Cleaning

Jun 4, 1998 | Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Spring Cleaning Between writing about my mid-spring travels and addressing gardener’s concerns following the recent patch of storms, I haven’t spent adequate time relating some of the more...

Growing Rhododendrons & Azaleas

May 28, 1998 | Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Growing Rhododendrons & Azaleas They appear in late spring every year, in unkempt rows, sometimes short but often long. They vary in height and form but are all members of the same genus: homeowners,...

Storm Damage!

May 21, 1998 | Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Storm Damage! One step forward, two steps back. Our early spring start to this year’s growing season, which by my journal had some plants developing (even blooming!) close to a month ahead, was no...

Early Spring Duties

Apr 16, 1998 | Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Early Spring Duties So the great El Nino winter has become the great El Nino spring, and I say, let’s go for it. In response to those who have asked if it’s OK to remove winter mulch from atop...

Fall Duties I

Oct 2, 1997 | Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Fall Duties I There certainly must be falls on record as gorgeous as this one, but not in my recent memory. We have had a long growing season, and these brilliant, sunny days could easily extend far into...