Roses and bugs
It is the first day of June and some of our roses are already finished blooming. Pat Austen still has a few flowers but she does not look as lush as just a few weeks ago on the photo below.… Continue Reading
Author: Karin Kiontke
Wild bees
A while ago, a graduate student from the University of Connecticut asked us if he could include LaGuardia Corner Gardens as a site for his study of solitary bees in urban and non-urban areas. After confirming that this research would… Continue Reading
Happy Mother’s Day!
What a glorious day it is today! The sun is shining, the sky is blue, it is gently warm and the roses are blooming. The lovely weather arrived yesterday after a week of rain. This rain was actually greatly appreciated… Continue Reading
A new composter
Many years ago, we got our first compost tumbler. It served us well for a long time, turning plant clippings and weeds into valuable fertilizer for our garden. Unfortunately, over time, the good old thing became harder and harder to… Continue Reading
Easter Weekend with Pottery
The last weekend was quite busy for the garden. For one thing, the weather was warm and sunny. Tulips were bursting with colors and the crab apple tree was in full bloom. We were also treated to a very special… Continue Reading