Tag: a greener view

February Is for the Birds

During the past year, we were often told to listen to or follow the science. Well, I am happy to report that there is more and more scientific evidence to support the idea that everyone would be better off watching birds. You can watch them at a feeder while you are sitting on the couch,…


Three New Award-Winning Vegetables for Your Garden

Last week, we looked at the flowers that won 2021 All-America Selections (AAS) awards, and this week, we look at the three new vegetable winners. The AAS is an independent, nonprofit organization that tests new plants. They have about 80 test gardens from Alaska and Canada to California and Florida. They also have almost 200…


Three New Award-Winning Flowers for Your Garden

My garden seed catalogs are arriving, and I am always happy when I find the All-America Selections (AAS) logo in a plant’s description. These plants have been vetted by the AAS, an independent nonprofit organization that tests new plants. They have about 80 test gardens from Alaska and Canada to California and Florida. They also…


Award-Winning Roses for Your Garden

The American Garden Rose Selection (AGRS) judges have announced the newest roses to be selected in the testing program. This was a bountiful year. There are six new winners. There have only been 22 in the previous seven years. The AGRS program is the replacement of the All-America Rose Selection (AARS) program that ran from…