Other Gardens

Our National Parks Exhibit

Garden Railroad: Our National Parks Exhibit was on display at Phipps at the same time as the Blooms Under the Big Top. The featured photo above is Saguaro National Park.  The rest of the parks are labeled below.  I loved seeing all the little plants – way to go Phipps!        

General Gardening

Harvest and Store Rosemary

Depending on where you live, rosemary is a perennial.  In Pittsburgh, it is typically grown as an annual because of our cold winters. Harvesting Tips:  1) My rule of thumb is to harvest  rosemary stems based on what you need once the plant is established.  2) It is best to harvest in the morning or evening […]

Harvest and Store Lemongrass

Harvest and Store Lemongrass

If you need help with how to Sow and Grow Lemongrass, just click on the link. Harvesting Tips:  1) Cut the outer stem right above the soil line when they are about 1/4 inch thick.  2) Cut the leaves off and remove the brown wrapper around the stem. In the photo the stem with the […]