Garden Alphabet: Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Garden Alphabet: Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) A tasty addition for any herb garden that grows so easily. These plants are starting to flower, so I will make sure to capture the Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Fungi
Garden Alphabet: Fungi Fungi make up a huge part of the plant kingdom, but often we don’t even notice them. These fungi popped up in my garden a few years ago, Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Garden Alphabet: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) I am not a big fan of apricots myself. I find their flavor a little off-putting, but I know many people who adore them. It seems Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Primula (Primrose)
Garden Alphabet: Primula (Primrose) These may be small plants and flowers, but their striking colors make them stand out wherever they bloom. Along with these blue and yellow primula, the Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Azalea
Garden Alphabet: Azalea I hadn’t experienced azalea much until I moved her to California. Then, of course, I inherited a garden full of them. They are reliable, relatively maintenance free Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Currant (Ribes)
Garden Alphabet: Currant (Ribes) During our last trip to Ohio, I was surprised to see so many wild currant bushes in the fence rows, parks and yards. I don’t remember Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Matilija Poppy (Romneya)
Garden Alphabet: Matilija Poppy (Romneya) It is a big surprise that these huge plants and flowers are actually California natives. Typical natives here are small in stature to preserve the rare Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Echinacea
Garden Alphabet: Echinacea I haven’t had much success growing Echinacea here in my garden, but I plan to keep trying. I love the large flowers and their lovely purple color. Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Camellia
Garden Alphabet: Camellia They only camellia bloomed for only the second time in 17 years, so I made sure to grab some photos. Most modern camellia are big, blousy things, Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Grape (Vitis vinifera)
Garden Alphabet: Grape (Vitis vinifera) These grapes were growing on a neighbors fence along our usual evening walking route. There are a few others, but this one seems to be producing Continue Reading