The Care and Pruning of the Extravagant Lilac

For years I missed true #lilac - almost as much as peony
(San Francisco lacks chill for either)
I’ve learned to love ceanothus, california lilacs (as well as other natives) - different, no less beautiful
I still miss true lilacs’ scent
🌱🎁 #awaytogarden #margaretroach

What Does It Take to Learn to Garden? A Willingness to Do It Yourself. “If somebody comes in and just does it for you, you miss out”: A beginner shares what his first garden taught him.

Another great article from the #inthegarden column by #MargaretRoach in the #NYTimes. 🎁🌱 On a #garden becoming and becoming a gardener.

Take a Break From Modern Life and Refresh Your Herb Garden The Met Cloisters isn’t just about medieval art. There’s also a garden that’s like a living history book — with ideas for today’s gardeners.

A gift for #kitchen and #contemplation. An #herbgarden 🌱🌿🍽️🍜🎁 from #MargaretRoach and the #NYTimes #TheMetCloisters #gardening

How One Couple Turned Their Backyard Into an Arboretum Their passion for fruit you’ve never heard of started small. Now they have a botanical garden that’s open to the public.

#strangefruit #inthegarden #MargaretRoach #NYTimes #gifted #fruit 🌱🌿🍽️🍜🎁

Treat Your Palate and Feast Your Eyes on These Perennials The author of “The Heirloom Gardener” offers tips for growing a garden of lush perennials you can put in a soup or add to a salad.

#Perennial #edible #gardening if you have a deer proof space. 🌱🍽️🌿🍜. I grow a few of these here in San Francisco and others in New Jersey. They’re all winners. #gifted. #MargaretRoach #JohnForti