The scarecrow is guiding you to find the pumpkin Patch. This is an old Martha Stewart purchase from Martha by Mail. He is looking a bit worse for wear, but he has had a tough…Read More
Articles by The Circle Garden
Organic Rose Spray
Here’s an organic spray we’ve had success in using to control insect damage and blackspot on our roses. You can use just the insect spray alone or add baking soda to control disease and even…Read More
Well Water Feature
When our aged, Norway spruce had to be cut down, it was devastating to lose such an old friend. We didn’t know what would become of the barren land left behind that had been protected…Read More
White Knockout Roses
There is no denying that the Knockout line of roses are one of, if not the most popular of shrub roses. What’s not to like? They are not fussy about how they are pruned or…Read More
Rose of Sharon
Some people dislike Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) and I can’t understand why. Maybe it’s the variety? Or maybe they don’t prune it? But when I look at this one growing in the front garden, I’m…Read More
Pine Needles Make a Prime Mulch
We’ve long admired the lush woodsy look and feel of pine straw mulch. Quite common in the south, it is virtually non-existent here in the northeast, except for the natural mulch beneath large, old white…Read More