Two good garden related articles in the Washington Post this morning.
The first one discusses the qualities of Helleborus (Lenten Rose), a wonderful early season bloomer. Read more here:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/rediscovering-the-lenten-rose/2012/03/23/gIQArHQogS_story.html
The second article talks about the benefits of using fireplace ash in the garden:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home-garden/the-benefits-of-wood-ash-in-the-garden/2012/03/18/gIQAVBSEgS_story.html
