C.L. Fornari
@thegardenlady.bsky.social
Author, speaker, host of a weekly radio program, dog lover and photoshop addict. Director of Hydrangea Happiness. Cook who's favorite thing is to go into the vegetable garden at 5 o'clock and ask, "What's for dinner?" gardenlady.com
This coming Friday September 19th is International #talklikeapirateday - but you plant lovers don't have to be left out. Translate Pirate Speak into Plant Speak! bit.ly/garden_pirate
September 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
This coming Friday September 19th is International #talklikeapirateday - but you plant lovers don't have to be left out. Translate Pirate Speak into Plant Speak! bit.ly/garden_pirate
Today on The Garden Lady on @wcai-npr.bsky.social and @wgbh.org I'll be talking about using nature as our garden coach...and when to harvest vegetables.
September 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Today on The Garden Lady on @wcai-npr.bsky.social and @wgbh.org I'll be talking about using nature as our garden coach...and when to harvest vegetables.
How is a David Sedaris performance on Cape Cod connected with a Hydrangea Festival? Perhaps only a coincidence of dates...or maybe something more... bit.ly/david_sedari...
David Sedaris and the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
How is David Sedaris connected to the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival? Well, those who are familiar with The Garden Lady know that I am all about the truth, as I see it, in the garden and out. So from the...
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July 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
How is a David Sedaris performance on Cape Cod connected with a Hydrangea Festival? Perhaps only a coincidence of dates...or maybe something more... bit.ly/david_sedari...
The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival opens this Friday, July the 11th. Ten days of events, gardens, and flower power. Over 100 gardens open for local non-profits. See all the garden descriptions, events and the download for the booklet here: www.capecodchamber.org/events/cape-...
July 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival opens this Friday, July the 11th. Ten days of events, gardens, and flower power. Over 100 gardens open for local non-profits. See all the garden descriptions, events and the download for the booklet here: www.capecodchamber.org/events/cape-...
When you spot a plant that's clearly related to something you're growing in your garden, it's like meeting someone who grew up in your old neighborhood. Today was a three Lysimachia day. It's fun when you see a plant that you just know is related to another you're familiar with. bit.ly/lysimachias
A Three Lysimachia Day
One of the pleasures of being involved with plants is getting to know them as a family. We learn about plants that are in the same genus, and how they are similar. It's like getting to know your best ...
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June 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
When you spot a plant that's clearly related to something you're growing in your garden, it's like meeting someone who grew up in your old neighborhood. Today was a three Lysimachia day. It's fun when you see a plant that you just know is related to another you're familiar with. bit.ly/lysimachias
On Saturday June 21st I'll be starting off The Garden Lady with a postcard from trees. On @wgbh.org radio, and @wcai-npr.bsky.social - streamed online.
June 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
On Saturday June 21st I'll be starting off The Garden Lady with a postcard from trees. On @wgbh.org radio, and @wcai-npr.bsky.social - streamed online.
Tomorrow at 1 PM on The Garden Lady on WCAI-FM and WGBH
I'll start off with a postcard from flowers that aren't at their finest after a rain. Then we'll talk with Snoopy's Personal Entomologist, Larry Dapsis about our favorite summer insect: fireflies.
I'll start off with a postcard from flowers that aren't at their finest after a rain. Then we'll talk with Snoopy's Personal Entomologist, Larry Dapsis about our favorite summer insect: fireflies.
June 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Tomorrow at 1 PM on The Garden Lady on WCAI-FM and WGBH
I'll start off with a postcard from flowers that aren't at their finest after a rain. Then we'll talk with Snoopy's Personal Entomologist, Larry Dapsis about our favorite summer insect: fireflies.
I'll start off with a postcard from flowers that aren't at their finest after a rain. Then we'll talk with Snoopy's Personal Entomologist, Larry Dapsis about our favorite summer insect: fireflies.
It's the party of the summer on #CapeCod. The 17 year cicadas are rallying for boisterous couple of weeks of outfit changes, sex and flight. bit.ly/cicada_party
17 Year Cicadas on Cape Cod
Yes, they are here and on some parts of the Cape the Brood XIV is having the party of the summer. As the temperatures grow warmer they grow louder, and in some areas people complain about the din. Of ...
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June 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It's the party of the summer on #CapeCod. The 17 year cicadas are rallying for boisterous couple of weeks of outfit changes, sex and flight. bit.ly/cicada_party
Tomorrow on The Garden Lady on WCAI-FM and WGBH 89.7 FM, we're starting off with a postcard about "No Mow May." Then I will welcome Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrubs so we can talk about those darling, dastardly deer. And calls from my listeners.
May 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Tomorrow on The Garden Lady on WCAI-FM and WGBH 89.7 FM, we're starting off with a postcard about "No Mow May." Then I will welcome Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrubs so we can talk about those darling, dastardly deer. And calls from my listeners.
Today on The Garden Lady on WCAI-FM and WGBH 98.7 FM I'll be starting off with a postcard from woody plants. We'll learn about an amazing garden road trip destination, and I'll be taking calls from listeners. See today's postcard and read more about the topic on my blog: bit.ly/breaking_dor...
May 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Today on The Garden Lady on WCAI-FM and WGBH 98.7 FM I'll be starting off with a postcard from woody plants. We'll learn about an amazing garden road trip destination, and I'll be taking calls from listeners. See today's postcard and read more about the topic on my blog: bit.ly/breaking_dor...
This morning on The Garden Lady on @wcai-npr.bsky.social the postcard was from Dahlias! Thanks to all who called in.
January 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This morning on The Garden Lady on @wcai-npr.bsky.social the postcard was from Dahlias! Thanks to all who called in.
Every week I start out The Garden Lady on @wcai-npr.bsky.social with a postcard from plants. Last week, the mail brought a message from Pokeweed. #nativeplants #gardens
January 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Every week I start out The Garden Lady on @wcai-npr.bsky.social with a postcard from plants. Last week, the mail brought a message from Pokeweed. #nativeplants #gardens
Are you passionate about plants? Turn your experience and expertise into a paycheck! GardenComm International presents 10 virtual webinars for garden communicators. Information here: bit.ly/GCIwinterweb... #plants #passion #gardenwriters #speakers #podcasters #photographers
January 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Are you passionate about plants? Turn your experience and expertise into a paycheck! GardenComm International presents 10 virtual webinars for garden communicators. Information here: bit.ly/GCIwinterweb... #plants #passion #gardenwriters #speakers #podcasters #photographers
Heads up #capecod #gardeners - at LAST the reprints of Sand and Soil have landed in Boston. Ready for readers and local bookstores to order for Spring 2025.
January 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Heads up #capecod #gardeners - at LAST the reprints of Sand and Soil have landed in Boston. Ready for readers and local bookstores to order for Spring 2025.
The Ogden Nash poem that Kirk Ryan Brown posted on Facebook prompted me to write my own New Year's Eve rhyme, from a garden point of view. bit.ly/newyearpoem
Poems for a New Year
My friend Kirk Brown posted this Ogden Nash poem on his Facebook page today, an annual tradition for him. I have always loved Ogden Nash...as a girl, his poetry and Dr.Suess's books started me rhyming...
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December 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM
The Ogden Nash poem that Kirk Ryan Brown posted on Facebook prompted me to write my own New Year's Eve rhyme, from a garden point of view. bit.ly/newyearpoem
I got a review copy of this book by Ellen Zachos in the mail today. I can hardly wait to dive into it! #greekmyths #plantpotions #psychedelics #plants
December 29, 2024 at 10:07 PM
I got a review copy of this book by Ellen Zachos in the mail today. I can hardly wait to dive into it! #greekmyths #plantpotions #psychedelics #plants
My latest newsletter is out, all about planting new thinking, tools, plants and projects in the New Year.
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December 18, 2024 at 10:20 PM
My latest newsletter is out, all about planting new thinking, tools, plants and projects in the New Year.
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I loved this book! I listened on Audible, but it would be a good read or a book to give as a gift, especially to anyone who is #firstgeneration American. Well done, David Sipress.
December 10, 2024 at 10:15 PM
I loved this book! I listened on Audible, but it would be a good read or a book to give as a gift, especially to anyone who is #firstgeneration American. Well done, David Sipress.
Summer Crush Hydrangea on December 7th. Still crushing it. #hydrangeas #winter
December 7, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Summer Crush Hydrangea on December 7th. Still crushing it. #hydrangeas #winter
Tomorrow @wgbh.org and WCAI radio will send out a press release about my new call-in gardening show that will debut on Saturday, January 4th at 1 PM. Join me, either live or on the podcast! #plants #gardening #radio
December 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Tomorrow @wgbh.org and WCAI radio will send out a press release about my new call-in gardening show that will debut on Saturday, January 4th at 1 PM. Join me, either live or on the podcast! #plants #gardening #radio
What if your plants could send you a postcard with information you could use?
November 24, 2024 at 12:46 AM
What if your plants could send you a postcard with information you could use?
I'll be dreaming about these stuffed, fried squash blossoms for weeks... from Funke restaurant in LA.
November 20, 2024 at 12:47 AM
I'll be dreaming about these stuffed, fried squash blossoms for weeks... from Funke restaurant in LA.
November 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM