Plant Profile: False Aster (Boltonia asteroids ‘Snowbank’)
Karen Boltonia starts off in spring as a small, finely textured gray-green plant but grows slowly and steadily until late summer when it reaches its full height and girth and is…
A Fall Visit to Zion National Park: Part I Wildflowers
When I was planning a fall trip to Zion National Park in southwestern Utah I thought I would see rocks, rocks, and more rocks and did not think that the…
Recipe: Eggplant Caviar
When you have lots of eggplant and want a new way to serve it try this eggplant caviar. It is easy to make and requires ingredients that you may have…
Plant Profile: Zebra Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’)
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,…
Points to Ponder when Selecting Hyacinths
Have you always loved the fragrance of hyacinths but thought them too ugly to grow in your garden? You are not alone but times are changing and hyacinths are coming…
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…
Garden Journal: September 20, 2009
Fall is here; perhaps not full blown yet but the signs of it are distinct. The beautiful reds of autumn coloration can be seen in the leaves, self sown plants…
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…
Points to Ponder when Selecting Peonies
There is no flower more nostalgic than the big beautiful blossoms that cover herbaceous peony bushes in spring. They are fabulous in the garden, a vase, and bridal bouquets. Their…