Tips & Advice

A Summer Walk on the Highline, NYC

August 23, 2024

By Tom Story Opening in 2009, the High Line has become one of the most beloved parks in New York for tourists and locals alike. It brings the urban and natural together while finding a second life for an abandoned…

Gardening Friends and Family

July 31, 2024

One of the many reasons I love gardening is sharing experiences, good and bad, with friends.  During Covid, I began to get to know who my “gardening friends” were.  As the months ticked by, we shared stories of new vegetable…

A few of my favorite spring gardening things……

May 15, 2024

The last few weeks have been a whirl of activity, from buying new containers to growing more from seed than in previous years, planning the new cut flower bed, and getting on with all the everyday garden activities like pruning,…

Container Gardening with Native Plants

April 13, 2024

Your Garden Story launched with the belief that we can all become gardeners and make this world greener. My work with the Gowanus Canal Conservancy opened my mind to the idea that we can all be stewards of our green…

The History of Women in Landscape Design

March 7, 2024

Women have inspired my love of gardening from a young age, and I think I take it for granted that they have always been front and center regarding gardens. However, whilst women are now familiar in the world of garden…

How to choose containers

February 2, 2024

Container gardening has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Planters can create fabulous accents, enhance a simple deck/balcony, and bring the garden closer to the house. They can also effectively break up large, open spaces or provide privacy and…

Your Garden Story’s New Year Garden Resolutions

December 29, 2023

I love the start of a New Year in the garden. Every year, I have a real sense of anticipation about the possibilities. I will learn and experience something new in gardening, even as an experienced gardener. I have given…

Gardening Holiday Gift Ideas

November 17, 2023

Gifts to Bring out the Gardener in All of Us There are so many great gift options for the gardeners in your life. Here are some of my favorite books, seeds, tools, planters, and more. Giving a friend or family…

Let’s Talk About Native Plants

October 16, 2023

So, what is a native plant? There are many definitions, and it’s a term sometimes overly used to encourage us to purchase plants at our local nursery. The Audubon Trust definition; “Native plants are those that occur naturally in a…

One Step at a Time

September 27, 2023

Fall is an excellent time to start planning your garden for next year. Look out your window and think about how you used the space this summer and what worked and what didn’t. What would you like to change? The…

How to Become a Gardener

September 25, 2023

The Oxford Dictionary defines a gardener as “a person who enjoys working in the garden”. What a beautiful and inclusive definition – it shows we can all become gardeners. My mission is to help people develop a love for gardening…