Garden Alphabet: Zinnia
Zinnia Some more flowers from Francesca’s garden in Mascalucia, Sicily These zinnia grow in pots dotted about the patio and thrive. As you can see from the photos, the bees Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Vinca
Vinca These lovely Vinca flowers comes from the garden of our Sicilian family near Mascalucia, Francesca had several lovely pots of these flower scattered around the yard. This was her Continue Reading
Flowering Now: Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum)
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) Found along another walk in the neighborhood this week. I especially liked the white daisies with the purple centers. They almost seemed to glow in Continue Reading
Interesting Plant: Zaluzianskya villosa “Southern Lilac Drumsticks”
Zaluzianskya villosa “Southern Lilac Drumsticks” Another striking plant that could conceivably fit into my garden. the description say sit want high heat in the summer, which we certainly have around Continue Reading
Noted: Modern Planting Ideas From a Historic English Garden via Houzz
Modern Planting Ideas From a Historic English Garden via Houzz Other In the shadow of one of England’s oldest cathedrals sits Bishopscourt, the home of the Bishop of Rochester. Continue Reading
Video: Strawberry Runner: A Sunday Garden Short 2 from A Gardener’s Notebook
All sorts of strawberry-related items, including children’s books, plants, seeds and more on Amazon.com Check out my collection of gardening essays, “From A Gardener’s Notebook” now available as a Kindle eBook. Continue Reading
Noted: A for Alliums from Crafty Gardener
A for Alliums from Crafty Gardener The drumstick alliums, which are ornamental onions, are in bloom right now. These herbaceous perennials have pretty, almost round, purple blooms which appear in Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Honeybee
Honeybee It took some time to make peace with honey bees. I grew up with yards that were more clover than grass, so summer days often involved accidentally stepping on Continue Reading
Noted: Great Design Plant: Prairie Phlox Draws Winged Beauties via Houzz
Great Design Plant: Prairie Phlox Draws Winged Beauties via Houzz Spaces by Minnetonka Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Holm Design & Consulting LLC The splashes of bright pink, fragrant Continue Reading
Noted: The Simple Secret to Gardening Success via Houzz
The Simple Secret to Gardening Success via Houzz Farmhouse Landscape by Nantucket Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers The Garden Design Company Avid gardeners and those in the landscape industry Continue Reading