Elisabeth Ginsburg

The Ins & Outs of Holiday Cactus

What is the difference between a Thanksgiving cactus and a Christmas cactus? Inquiring, plant-loving minds want to know. Also, are […]

The first time I heard the word “bluebeard”, I thought about the old French fairy tale about a murderous nobleman […]

In spring the whole world seems to bloom, with a wide array of flowering trees and shrubs joining the parade […]

Perennial groundcovers are the workhorses of the garden—insulating the soil, smothering weeds and beautifying the landscape all at once. Given [&h...

Everything has a season and midsummer is the time for mallows. If the word “mallow” does not ring a bell, […]

For garden lovers, the landscape is full of “eyes”–bi-colored flowers with petals that include a central “eye” or ring that […]