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Best in Storm Award
Remember the woman wearing oven mitts, waist deep in water, cleaning out the street drain in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene? She was awesome!! A true ‘Hurricane Barbie’ and I wish I could find her...
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Snow Princess
Environmental Factors Call For Record Breaking Snowfalls Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Is your snow princess outfit ready? Those in the northeast were so lucky to have the first snowfall in...
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8 Ways to Go Green This Christmas
It’s a time to give, but it’s also a time to give back. As we tend to consume more and increase household waste as much as up to 25% over the holiday season, we can also look at lowering our carbon...
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Not IF, but WHEN…
The Importance of Emergency Preparedness “Not if the tornado hits you, when the tornado hits you,” is a quote from Mike Seidel last Friday on the Weather Channel as devastating tornadoes ripped through...
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April 22nd: Earth Day 2012
With Earth Day fast approaching, the question is, what will you do to mark this international day, go even greener, and help save our planet? If you’re near the Washington D.C. area or you’ve ever...
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Happy Earth Day!
How will you honor this day? We hope this poem will inspire you… Can Earth Be Earth? Can earth be Earth when all it’s trees are gone,And sudsy waters have become unfit,And poisoned life no longer...
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The Garden Spot with Hannah Scott: Spring Planting
As we move outdoors, we start to think of what we want our gardens to look like this summer. Which flowers and plants worked well and thrived last year, which varieties we’d like to add, and which...
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Perfume: Looking for Lilacs
If you love flowers and grew up in the Midwest or the Northeast at this time of year your thoughts are likely turning to lilacs. I grew up in Connecticut, and one whiff of a lilac blossom will...
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The Garden Spot With Hannah Scott: Roses
I always love the site of a picket fence with a trellis of roses cascading along–white, pink, peach, yellow, red–this is my favorite flower bar none. But did you know the rose is actually just an...
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Si, el ‘Derecho’!
Or in English a “Straight Line” vs. a Tornado or “Whirling Line” Whoa! I had to fasten my seat belt for this one, and not only because the winds clocked in at a rapid 91 miles per hour! El Derecho...
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Secrets of a Landscape Designer
Shhhhhh….don’t tell anyone, but I am about to tell you some secrets! Most people that have a garden designer work at their home are unaware of the interesting process of creating the final plan. I will...
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Why Buy A Hybrid…? Pros Outweigh Cons
With gas prices about to be on the summer rise, but not quite there yet, deals are good for hybrids if you want to make that environmentally friendly transition. And according to Bottom Line...
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The Garden Spot with Hannah Scott: Bring the Outdoors In
We often forget the interior of our homes when it comes to gardening. Sure, flower arrangements and a small plant here or there are included for aesthetics or even as a matter of air quality, but a...
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The Garden Spot with Hannah Scott: Vegetable Gardens
I grew up with a mom who loved to garden. In my teens, like many girls, I suddenly discovered salads. The best was in summer when I could walk out to the garden and pick some leaf lettuce, cucumbers,...
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The Garden Spot with Hannah Scott: Property Boaders & Landscaping
Whether it’s for curb appeal, to frame your garden in similar style, or for basic privacy, the boarder you pick for your property can increase value to your home and enhance or refresh the look of you...
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Growing English Lavender
Of all the lavender, English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is probably the most admired for its beauty, fragrant leaves and flowers. The Provence Blue variety is known for its compact size, silvery...
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Thinking About An Outdoor Fireplace?
An outdoor fireplace can add a focal point for friends and family to converge, stretch those outdoor entertaining nights when cooler weather comes, or add a romantic setting. And depending upon which...
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The Garden Spot with Hannah Scott: Spring Planting
Getting an early start on your garden will insure you a lushness to your plants, veggies and flowers this summer as the growing season is just beginning. If you’re in a colder climate, start your seeds...
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The Art and Science of Landscape Design
When you spend time outside observing nature, you notice the delicate balance and harmony between plants and their environment. I knew that it would be a great challenge to learn to combine my love of...
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The Garden Spot with Hannah Scott: Fall Checklist
Just because summer is nearly over (officially in 2014, the autumnal equinox brings the fall season to the Northern Hemisphere on: September 22 at 10:29 P.M. EDT) doesn’t mean you can put away your...
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