Hardscaping

http://www.finegardening.com/item/21461/reader-photos-bonnies-garden-in-pennsylvania

A gardener discovers a love for hardscaping.

Robert Tomesh, RIP

http://www.gundersonfh.com/?menuitem=697&siteid=90&action=1&value=12&obituaries_action=2&obituaryid=107911

Very sad news.

I got a lot of enjoyment out of the MGV Brown Bags that he ran, and I learned a lot from them.

He was a terrific asset, and he will be sorely missed.

Cranes Over the Garden

Many sandhill cranes passing over the garden today.

I counted 92 in one flight.

Dirt

http://www.herbcompanion.com/Gardening/THE-POT-SPOT-Container-Gardening-Essentials.aspx

Good advice on potting mixes.

Ginseng

http://www.sandmountainherbs.com/ginseng_american.html

It would be an interesting experiment to grow ginseng from seed.

Growing Chestnuts

http://www.garden.org/ediblelandscaping/?page=201111-grow-chestnuts

Would love to have a tree but do not have the space for a large one.

Could definitely grow one of the shrubby ones.

Beautyberry

http://www.mariasfarmcountrykitchen.com/beauty-berry-fall-color-at-its-finest/

On my wish list.

Mohican Wind Harps

http://www.mohicanwindharps.com/

Since our wind chime died after decades of abuse by the weather, maybe we should try a wind harp.

How to Divide Ornamental Grass

http://www.mikesbackyardnursery.com/2011/10/how-to-divide-ornamental-grass/

Good short video.