Greening the Thanksgiving Table
The end of the season can be as dramatic and interesting as the beginning. The Thanksgiving table is a perfect place to celebrate the past growing season and display the garden's last hurrah.

Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece that celebrates nature and your garden's bounty. For those in mild climates, you have lots of fall-blooming plants to choose from. In San Diego there are as many or more plants flowering in November as in July. But those of us in cold climates have more limited options. As long as there has not been a hard frost below 28 degrees F, some perennials can survive...(Read More...)

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Greenology: Greenway Grazing
I read about urban grazing in an old magazine.  During WW1 President Wilson replaced the expensive White House lawn equipment with a flock of sheep.  The proceeds from the wool went to local charities.  Being green, saving green, and making green: the trifecta! Read more

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For those in cold climates, now is the time to start putting your garden to bed. Check out this video for expert tips and advice.

November is a good time to take stock of your garden. Cold weather and reduced sunlight are bringing the growing season to a close for many, but even for those in mild climates, now is the time to assess failures and successes while they are still fresh in your mind.

Take stock of how well certain techniques and products worked, evaluate how productive different varieties were, and note any pest outbreaks that you might need to take action to control next year

Protecting Plants Against Old Man Winter
Even though my witch hazel and aromatic 'Raydon's Favorite' aster are still blooming, I know the gardening season is ending and it's time to take step...(Read More..)

Be sure to check out some of my top plants picks for November and December. And don't miss the Education page for more info.

William in Action

Thanks to University of Iliinois Horticulutre Club for inviting me to speak. I always enjoy working with youth and encouraging them to pursue the garden path.

Check out this CBS Early Show Backstage Live clip, what a riot!!

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