By Peter Wimberg If only I had known. I’ve had those moments with gardening. When many of us start gardening we tend to buy one or two or everything. There are so many intriguing plants that limiting ourselves to a curated palette is not easy. Do I wish I had not collected such an array... Continue Reading →
By Peter Wimberg (Published September 2024) Dare we think about fall? Spending a few moments on social media will have you believing fall is here, leaves are turning, and days and nights are crisp and cool. As we enter the fall months, I think it’s a good time to dispel some long-held garden beliefs and... Continue Reading →
By Peter Wimberg The heat is on. It’s hot in the gardens — that’s to be expected for summer, but I’m thinking of a different heat, the heat that implies a sense of urgency. The other day I was reflecting on how impressive the interstate exchange was by my office. The native grasses and flowers... Continue Reading →
By Peter Wimberg We all know someone who doesn’t look beyond next Wednesday when planning their finances, work and household chores or their new gardens. Some things in life we can do on the fly and find success, so I’ve been told. I like to have a thoughtful plan to achieve my goals. I apply... Continue Reading →
By Peter Wimberg One of the greatest challenges in getting homeowners to rethink how they approach landscaping their front yard is dispelling the assumption that we must have evergreen shrubs along the front of the house. This belief is as ingrained in our collective landscaping subconscious as the need to mound mulch up tree trunks... Continue Reading →
By Peter Wimberg If you follow this column you know that once a year, I discuss the importance of volunteering as a gardener. I believe the knowledge we possess as experienced gardeners should be shared with others. Whether you choose to volunteer at the Cincinnati Zoo, a local community garden, or a school garden, it... Continue Reading →
By Peter Wimberg The fact that we are even discussing a chemical-free landscape is exciting. It wasn't that long ago that the answer to all landscape issues was a chemical treatment. In the past we were not as aware of how the choices we made when maintaining our landscape impacted nature, such as our pollinators... Continue Reading →
