mgervais

New Milford, CT, US
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Associate Editor at Fine Gardening magazine and www.finegardening.com. Obsessed with container gardening and funky, wacky plants.

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Things I love in theory

May 6, 2009
7 comments

Things I love in theory. In reality? Not so much.

If life gives you dandelions, make wine!

Apr 21, 2009
1 comment

I already have dozens of dandelions blooming in my lawn. Dozens, I say. I've always known you could make dandelion wine, but thought it would be complicated and would require special equipment that wouldn't fit into my budget.

A sunny oasis in the snow

Mar 11, 2009
1 comment

Connecticut is such a maze of back roads that I could drive a different route to work every day. But I’m stuck in a rut, so I usually stick to one scenic route that takes my over the hills...

Next photo challenge: Signs of Spring

Feb 19, 2009

Spring is right around the corner, and so is our next photo challenge.

Garden blockade

Feb 5, 2009

Keep out!

We're on Twitter!

Jan 19, 2009

Yes, Fine Gardening is trying to look younger than it actually is. Wait! The magazine is about 21 years old. That's about right, no? Anyway, if you tweet, follow us!

Don't hate them because their garden is beautiful

Jan 12, 2009
2 comments

"Perfect Gardens" are real gardens, too!

Gardening Resolutions for 2009

Jan 5, 2009
3 comments

A perennial exercise in deluding ourselves? We think not.

More containers, continued

Dec 22, 2008

More of my fave containers from my garden

More containers

Dec 22, 2008
1 comment

Some of my favorite containers and container groupings from my garden over the years.

Rex begonia vine

Dec 22, 2008

Love this vine - Cissus discolor, AKA rex begonia vine. Got it from Cottage Garden Nursery in IL.

My favorite coleus for containers

Dec 22, 2008
1 comment

Notice a common theme here? I ALWAYS include 'Texas Parking Lot' coleus in my container plantings. It's my absolute favorite coleus, sometimes called 'Alabama Sunset'.

Plant Shopping List

Dec 5, 2008

It's not even 2009 yet, and Fine Gardening Associate Editor is already thinking about what plants to buy next year.


Recent comments


Re: Stay the *bleep* away from my peas!

Did you really take that picture? I don't believe you took that picture. It's too darned funny!!!

posted: 6:04 pm on May 15th  

Re: You Want To Paint My What?

Amen, Billy!! When I see a huge swath of lush, weed-free lawn, I'm not soothed. I immediately get all stressed out thinking about the lawn mower, the chemicals, and the work involved. I have an itty bitty little lawn, but I give it tough love. No water or fertilizer. I save money, time, and my conscience. Not lookin' so hot come August, but I don't really care. It always makes it through that hot spell and comes back green.

posted: 3:05 pm on May 7th  

Re: garden design NE Ohio

Hey - this garden looks familiar! Loved it then and love it now.

posted: 11:35 am on January 7th  

Re: Planterly Combinations

Awesome plantings, Michelle. I'm coming out there this spring - maybe we can tour some gardens together!

posted: 3:31 pm on December 29th