Plant Profile: Zebra Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’)
Karen For long season interest consider the warm weather Zebra grass, a native of Japan, Korea and China. It is a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes corn,…
Plant Profile: Hardy Ageratum (Eupatorium coelestinum)
This is a love hate sort of plant. It provides wonderful blue color in the fall and looks so good at that time I would never want to be without…
Recipe: Caponata
This is a delicious appetizer from Sicily, served on crisp lettuce, crusty bread, or crisp crackers. It can also be served as a vegetable with barbecued beef or lamb. I…
Plant Profile: New England Aster ‘Alma Potschke’ (Aster novae-angliae ‘Alma Potschke’)
The bright vivid pink color of ‘Alma Potschke’s’ daisy-like flowers is outstanding and goes looks terrific with both late summer and early fall flowers. Yellow flowers warm it up and…
Plant Profile: Joe-Pie Weed ‘Little Joe’ (Eupatorium dubium ‘Little Joe’)
If you like the prairie look but have limited space consider ‘Little Joe’ Pie Weed. It has the same large clusters of small mauve pink flowers, attractive foliage, and appeal…
Recipe: Cold Cream of Zucchini Soup
As the summer wanes and my zucchini crop dwindles I like to tuck in one last zucchini treat into my family meals, zucchini soup. This recipe is quick and easy,…
Plant Profile: Moon Vine (Ipomoea alba)
We had a great need for a fast growing vine so planted moon vine. Wow, did it ever grow and then to our delight started producing saucer-sized fragrant white blooms.…
Plant Profile: New England Aster ‘Purple Dome’ (Aster novae-angliae)
The deep purple daisy-like flowers with bright gold centers make ‘Purple Dome’ a standout in the garden. Blooming at a time when other plants are fading, it gives a fresh…
Plant Profile: Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ (Sedum x telephium ‘Autumn Joy’)
Sedum “Autumn Joy’ is a very special plant and is an asset in every garden. It gives year round interest beginning in early spring when mounds of green foliage push…
Plant Profile: Cock’s Comb (Celosia argentea var. plumosa)
Cockscomb is a tender perennial native to tropical areas of Asia, Africa, and America and a member of the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, that also includes beet, spinach, and Gomphrena. Growing…