An ancient proverb offers this wise advice about raising children. The same could be said for raising and caring for woody plants. “Raise a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” This wise counsel passed down from the older to...
Winter is a delightful time in the garden. The frost delicately plays on the twigs, and the birds, with their graceful flitting, add to the joy. I know they are seeking water, so I keep the bowls full by adding a heater to prevent freezing. The sound of the resident...
It’s late fall, and I am outside in the garden, looking, observing, and thinking about design improvements needed in my beds—a garden changes with time. Sometimes, a favorite plant dies, and sometimes, even with good planning, things grow too big, but in this case,...
Claire Schuchman
In about the year 2000 a friend and I began taking care of gardens in the South Hills and the East End of Pgh. We loved it. In 2004 I became a Master Gardener for Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden. I gained confidence through this educational experience, which allowed me to advance as a landscape provider, and gave me confidence in my ability to provide high quality design services.