Name This Plant Game: Spring Blooming Perennials 4
Chuck This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…
Name This Plant Game: Spring Blooming Perennials 2
This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…
Garden Journal: July 26, 2009
Karen Morning clouds and cooler temperatures with a tad of rain made gardening very enjoyable this week. Much time was spent cutting back both annuals and perennials and I am hoping…
Garden Journal: July 19, 2009
Sun, some clouds, and a tad of rain, all with warm to hot temperatures have been good for the garden and gardener. Some flowers come into bloom while others fade,…
Garden Journal: July 12, 2009
Lots of sun and heat this past week but little rain so we have had to turn on the irrigation and do a lot of hand watering. Most plants seem…
Garden Journal June 28 2009
Lots of sun, high temperatures and humidity, plus very little rain has been beneficial to my summer loving plants. We have had to turn on the irrigation system and I…
Summer Blooming Plants for Gardens in Afternoon Shade
Have you ever noticed how many plant labels tell you that the plant needs 6-8 hours of sun? Many plants do have high light needs but many other beautiful plants…
Garden Journal: June 21 2009
Ample rain, high humidity, and cloudy days with just a touch of sun now and then set the stage for this week’s garden. Many plants seem to thrive while others…
Garden Journal: June 7, 2009
More rain mixed with some sun and warm temperatures have made lilies come into bloom big time! Both the daylilies and the true lilies have responded with equal vigor and…
Six Special Plants with Chartreuse Foliage
Chartreuse has always been one of my favorite colors when selecting plants. Most of those that sport chartreuse do so with their foliage so I have many of them, less…