Kate Copsey
Kate is a garden lover who, although she is English, has lived in the USA for many years.
Kate grew Herbs for 10 yrs commercially, and retains a great interest in this area, but through the years has aquired a love of perennials, shrubs and trees as well;
Kate is the writer for the North American Gardens area of Suite 101 Home and Garden.
Kate is a Georgia Master Gardener and a member of: Garden Writers Association, Herb Society of America, Garden History Society, and the Southern Garden History Society.
Contact : americangardens@suite101.com or ktcopsey@aol.com
Please visit my website www.Katecopsey.com to see a full resume other articles such as:
Making and Caring for your Rosemary Topiary :
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05330/612557.stm
or How to Make a Garden for your Sports Fan (in this case a Steelers' Garden)
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05022/446292.stm
See more trees and shrubs:
Latest Articles
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Garden History
Modern methods are now available to help recreate historic gardens. Whether the garden is from Ancient Rome or post Civil War, we have tools to help us rebuild them.
May 29, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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The Complete Flower Gardener
Flowers that are grown organically, just like vegetables that are grown organically, are better for the environment.
May 29, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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Pruning Boxwood
Boxwood, like many other shrubs that make good hedges, needs to be pruned to keep its good look.
May 9, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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Plant Care While on Vacation
Summertime is when people go on vacation. If you have containers and potted plants around the house, learn how to keep them healthy while you are away.
May 8, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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Summer Annuals
How to start summer annuals outside in time to enjoy them in the height of the summer.
May 3, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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Pruning Roses
Roses are not difficult to prune but the bloom on them can be effected by how you prune and when you prune. Learn the basics in this article.
May 2, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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Growing Heirloom Plants
Heirlooms are the same vegetables and flowers that our grandparents and great grandparents were growing.
Apr 30, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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Integrated Pest Management
IPM is a simple method of pest control that relies on careful monitoring of plants, accurate identification of the pathogen and least toxic method for control.
Apr 15, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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Vines in Trees
Some vines in trees work well with the tree, but some invade the tree's canopy and eventually kill the tree.
Mar 29, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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Early Spring Planting
A few warm sunny days in early spring can fool you into thinking spring is here for good. This is not always true.
Mar 28, 2007
- Kate Copsey
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