By Jennifer Smith Fair warning, these plants can be quite generous! Most gardeners are familiar with plants that need division every few years. Hostas, lilies and iris are sure to come to mind. Having plants that contribute new offsprings makes it easier and certainly more cost effective to create a lush garden. The downside is... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk You may have seen a girl selling flowers at the corner of West Villa Place and South Fort Thomas Avenue. Perhaps you’ve stopped to buy zinnias from a young entrepreneur with a smile that could brighten any day. If so, you’ve already met Josie Soltes. If not, you may get the chance... Continue Reading →
It’s time for the Annual Fort Thomas Youth Market! Taking place during the Fort Thomas Farmers Market, Wednesday, June 10, 3:00-6:00 p.m., the event is one of the highlights of the year, offering young people the chance to tap into their business creativity and explore where it leads. The farmers market is thrilled to be... Continue Reading →
Flea in the Fort returns to Tower Park on Sunday, June 7, kicking off its sixth season of celebrating local makers, artists, and crafters from across Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati region. This free, outdoor handmade artisan craft show will take place under the beautiful tree canopy next to the historic Fort Thomas Mess... Continue Reading →
Story & Photos by Chuck Keller Our town is full of beautiful gardens tended with care by thoughtful gardeners. One trend that has caught on is the use of native plants in the landscape. This makes sense. Native plants, shrubs, and trees are low maintenance, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and often deer resistant. There’s a... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith I’ve been thinking a lot about gardens as a community. Community gardens often conjure images of allotments or edible garden plots. Several institutions around the country transform vacant lots into safe green spaces. A clean and green program in Philadelphia is a good example of taking wasted, blighted vacant lots, often abused... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith Plant diversity in the landscape means different things to different people, or perhaps I should say, to different gardeners. The Piet Oudolf Garden in Detroit has more than 100 different species of plants. The pollinator garden I designed and manage on behalf of Wimberg Landscaping at Wasson and Paxton has at least... Continue Reading →
Celebrate spring at the opening of the Fort Thomas Farmers Market! A Kentucky Proud market, shoppers can find high quality, season offerings that spotlight the best of our region’s agricultural and culinary talent. Find fresh produce, local meat and eggs, sweet honey, and delicious baked goods, all in one place! Shop over 20 local farmers and vendors... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith Gardeners are constantly tweaking their must-have plant lists. Some plants fall out of favor and off the list because they are too difficult to maintain, turn out to be thugs or divas, or fail to live up to their hype. As curious gardeners we are learning about new ways to garden, be... Continue Reading →
By Robin Gee, HPL Editor As spring unfolds, a special school and community project is blossoming at Hyde Park School. After a year of planning, design and prep work the Hyde Park School Garden is taking shape on a long patch of school property in the corner opposite the main intersection of Edwards Road and... Continue Reading →
