Dec 19, 2019 | Garden Plants |
Why Hellebores? Seasoned gardeners revere Hellebore for their long bloom time, reliability, and tolerance of a wide variety of light and soil conditions. The plants are surprisingly frost-resistant and some are even evergreen depending on your winter weather. And as...
Jul 2, 2019 | Garden Plants, Garden Types |
Years ago I had the opportunity to go to England and see the Chelsea Garden Show. This was a big one on my bucket list. I had wanted to do this for years but I had my own flower and gift shop and the show was always Mother’s Day weekend here. No way I could go then....
Jun 19, 2019 | Garden Plants
History – 60 years ago David Austin began breeding roses. His goal was a simple one, more beautiful roses. Austin roses are known for their spectacular beauty and amazing fragrances. With a wonderful color range and repeat flowering, you couldn’t ask for a better...
May 10, 2019 | Garden Plants |
I had known about heucheras for a while, but it wasn’t until the variety” Marmalade” came out that I really started paying attention to all the new colors of foliage that were being discovered and brought to the market. “Marmalade” caught my attention because of the...
Apr 11, 2019 | Garden Plants, Gardening 101 |
Is it really an invasive? As with any post, I write – I do some research. Contemplating what to write next the week, I visited a blog I enjoy and read an article about plants not to have in the garden. WOW! Did this post bring a lot of comments, with...
Dec 5, 2018 | Garden Plants |
8 Plant for Winter Interest to your Garden. Do you look around in the winter and feel like your garden is missing something? Do you see another garden that looks wonderful in the winter and wish yours did? Below are some plants to consider when you are...
Oct 17, 2018 | Garden Plants |
Don’t you just love pansies? Their sweet faces, the many varieties, the colors, and the fragrance! Pansies have always been a favorite of mine. I love checking for new varieties online and then go hunting for them at garden centers or home centers....
Aug 14, 2018 | Garden Plants |
5 New Fall Plant Introductions for 2018 Fall is almost here. YAY! Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Fall weather is my friend, I can garden a lot in the fall. The first three plants are from Plant Delights Nursery and the link will take you to Tony Avent’s...
