Spring Pruning 101

When Tracy Furey, the Executive Producer of WFSB’s Better Connecticut, asked me about pruning a hydrangea shrub for an upcoming segment, little did I realize that once our sharp pruners…

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…And The 3 Winners Are…

Drum roll please! The 3 winners for 3 pairs of Weekend Passes for the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, New York, June 1-3, are: Cathy Carron, Patricia Rafalko, and Cindy…

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The Garden Issue Is Here!

Dear friends! Our Spring/Summer Nora Murphy Country House Garden Issue is here! Inspired by my crazy passion for flowers I’ll take you for a tour around my country house to…

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Apple Roses for Mother’s Day

It’s the season for flowers in all shapes, sizes, and flavors! An absolutely beautiful, and delicious thing to serve for your Mother’s Day brunch or dessert, these Apple Roses are so…

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…And The Winner Is…

146 wonderful comments later, the winner chosen at random is Gina Moran! Congratulations Gina! I hope your mom enjoys her Pink Peony Mother’s Day Gift Box! Thank you so very…

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It’s Trillium Week!

So what’s a Trillium you may ask?  Known for their delicate beauty, trilliums are woodland plants prized by both gardeners and nature lovers—in part because even in the wild it…

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