Author Archives: Karin Kiontke

Apple tree needed pruning

Posted on 2016-08-07 by Karin Kiontke

Last week, we noticed that one big branch of our apple tree had suddenly gone dry. There were still apples on it, but clearly, this branch was dead. It was hanging over the sidewalk and was too high for us to … Continue reading →

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Daylily

Posted on 2016-06-29 by Karin Kiontke

Who, besides me, thought that daylilies are native American woodland plants? Daylilies are actually from Asia and the ones that we see in woods and forests are invasive escapers from gardens! Daylilies are clearly very vigorous plants that spread easily (often … Continue reading →

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Make Music New York

Posted on 2016-06-27 by Karin Kiontke

It is already a week since the summer solstice, days are getting shorter again. Time to report on our latest event: On June 21 free music was performed in more than 700 cities in 120 countries. This music festival, Make Music, was first … Continue reading →

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A garden walk in June

Posted on 2016-06-22 by Karin Kiontke

On June 1, Sara took a video while she walked through our garden. She paused at the bees, a clematis, roses, peonies and irises. Check it out below!

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Plant profile: Spigelia

Posted on 2016-06-18 by Karin Kiontke

Right now, Spigelia marilandica (indian pink or pinkroot) is blooming in a couple of shady spots in our garden. This pretty woodland perennial grows naturally in the southeast of the United States. Its range does not include New York, but it seems … Continue reading →

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