MARGARET ROACH

May 11, 2022

Gardening Shouldn’t Be Painful. Here’s How to Avoid Common Injuries.

“GardenFit,” a new public television series, shows that gardeners need as much attention as their plants. If you want to garden smarter, you can invest in […]
April 27, 2022

Where to Find Comfort in a World of Invasive Headlines?

In times of turmoil and loss, treasured nature books can offer solace and guidance. Here are a few favorites. I am tired. Most days, it is […]
April 27, 2022

Where to Find Comfort in a World of Invasive Headlines?

In times of turmoil and loss, treasured nature books can offer solace and guidance. Here are a few favorites. I am tired. Most days, it is […]
April 6, 2022

Why ‘Birding With a Purpose’ Is What You Should Do This Spring

Every 20 years, New York collects vital information about birds. And gardeners have an important role to play. I am chasing weeds, crawling around in the […]
March 16, 2022

Why Gardening Offers a ‘Psychological Lifeline’ in Times of Crisis

According to the English psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith, it was no accident that we had a run on seeds at the beginning of the pandemic. We sow […]
March 2, 2022

Why Gravel Gardens Are Better Than They Sound

Yes, they may require 80 percent less work. But their beauty alone is reason enough to rethink the way you’re gardening now. The phrase “gravel garden” […]
March 2, 2022

Why Gravel Gardens Are Better Than They Sound

Yes, they may require 80 percent less work. But their beauty alone is reason enough to rethink the way you’re gardening now. The phrase “gravel garden” […]
June 23, 2021

Throw-in-the-Trowel Week (and How to Get Past It)

If you’ve been working hard in the garden all spring, you may be ready to put up your feet and relax. Not so fast. Each year, […]
June 16, 2021

Gardeners, Take Heed: It’s a ‘Tick-y Year’

This year, it will be hard to avoid ticks if you’re spending a lot of time outdoors. Here’s how to keep that from interfering with your […]
June 2, 2021

The Do-It-Yourself Rain Garden

So you spent the holiday weekend indoors, watching rainwater pool in your yard — or worse still, in the basement? Here’s how to fix that. When […]