In case you missed it, Anne Raver wrote an insightful piece in yesterday’s New York Times about how New Englanders can care for their garden during this unusually hot summer. The tip I am going to apply asap is to add compost to a few of my potted plants (Raver correctly reports this helps plants retain water and air, and increases microbial activity). I was amused to learn we share the joy of ridding our gardens of those pesky leaf eating bugs with orange (I think mine are more red)-and-black-striped shields.
In case you decide, as I have, Raver is a delight to read check out this article on porch living in Manhattan. If I could have a green roof (like the one in the article) above a loft in TriBeCa I would have to reconsider my decision to not move back to New York City.
Photos NYT.
