Friday, March 13, 2026

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Jodi Cahillane

Jodi Cahillane gardens in central Berkshire County. She started gardening in urban Chicago and upon moving to Berkshire County, educated herself with the Western Massachusetts Master Gardener training certification and volunteer program in 1999. She has presented talks focused on Composting, Healthy Gardens, Invasive Plants, Organic Gardening: an Overview, Vegetable Gardening and Problem-Solving. Her goal as a gardener is to encourage her plants to thrive with as little interference from her as possible, with moderate success. For over 20 years, she has been a staff member at Ward's Nursery & Garden Center, Great Barrington, in customer service, information, and publicity.

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THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of April 6, 2023

I don’t have to start seeds indoors. I can locate and purchase most plants that I want for my vegetable garden at farmers’ markets or plant stores early in the growing season (May), but seed-starting helps ease the seasonal whiplash.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of March 16, 2023

Moisture and light will affect your plant’s growth. Always think about a plant’s light and water needs when trying to diagnose problems with your plants.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of March 2, 2023

Icicle branches and cool weather seedlings, mini-flower perennials and garden symposia—just a few of Jodi Cahillane's favorite things.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of February 23, 2023

This week, Jodi Cahillane has the scoop on mulch, a leaf-pile of tips on perennials, and a wheelbarrow of reasons to put borage in storage.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of February 16, 2023

February is pruning month, as Jodi Cahillane takes us through the best approaches to maximizing your fruit and flower yields come spring.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of February 9, 2023

This week Jodi Cahillane asks, isn't it time to add some Flower Power to your wintry home environs? How about a blast of cyclamen, a dash of violet, or a pinch of primrose? Plus tips, tricks and wisdoms on watering, heat and light.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of February 2, 2023

The Lazy Berkshire Gardener expounds on the value of wood ash, the benefits of planning your garden in advance, and the joys of crop rotation.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of January 26, 2023

Jodi Cahillane dispenses another round of winter wisdom for Berkshire gardeners - protect those evergreens, wage war against pests, and more.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of January 19, 2023

Welcome to our new garden columnist who reminds us that in January, believe it or not, there are gardening things to do.
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