Daily Press - Diggin' In (Kathy Van Mullekom)

Brown-eyed Susan is a native of Virginia

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

There's a black-eyed Susan and a brown-eyed Susan and both are as pretty as can be.

This magnolia leaves no mess, brings butterflies

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Sweetbay magnolia is the latest native plant blooming in my garden.

Widow's teardrops are easy to grow

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:56:00 -0400

When Sandy Armstrong of York County wanted to know the botanical name of a plant called widow's teardrops, many of you responded with e-mails about its true identity. Several of you also graciously offered to share your widow's teardrops with her.

Diggin' In: What we do affects biodiversity

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:04:00 -0400

Everyone likes bees, butterflies and birds in their yard, but there are many other residents that are important to a thriving green space.

Readers share their successes in the garden

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 20:08:00 -0400

One of the joys of being gardening columnist at the Daily Press is hearing from so many readers who share tips and ask questions. I like to pass on information that benefits and challenges gardeners everywhere, so readers help me write today's column.

Garden with plants and practices that keep your pets safe.

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

During the 12-plus years we had two dogs and a cat, we were always cautious about the use of chemicals inside and outside our home. Plants were never a major concern because luckily our miniature schnauzers and tortoise cat ignored them.

When gardens thrive, everyone sees benefit

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When you plant a garden, you never know who will enjoy it.

Rain, rain brings mosquitoes to play

Wed, 13 May 2009 16:32:00 -0400

Good rains mean bad mosquitoes.

Include yard in your plans for the future

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:55:00 -0400

"If I'm getting older, why am I building a young man's garden?"

Diggin' In: Take a crash course in gardening for this area

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:10:00 -0400

The right plant in the right place is the right way to garden.