- Isn’t Tricyrtis A More Pleasant Name Than Toad Lily?2018/06/28
Toad lilies are not plants that I’ve been drawn to because the common name is so unappealing.
- Timeless Wonders2018/06/21
As I look at my garden, my eye goes to a few plants that I've had for years and feel I could not live without.
- Hummingbird Mint2018/06/14
These are good plants for an informal, colorful, easy-care planting that will show up well from a distance.
- Glorious Glads2018/06/07
The yellow and orange colors of the glads we have today came from the genetic legacy of a variety called Gladiolus primulinus.
- Low Growers2018/05/31
Low growers are like the glue in garden beds, holding things together and making the garden look cohesive.
- Direct Sowing2018/05/24
There are some seeds that I direct sow onto my garden once the soil has warmed up.
- Mass Mounds2018/05/17
Mass can be created by a few large plants placed together, or a grouping of many similar medium-sized plants.
- A Color Theme2018/05/10
I have been thinking about color-themed beds.
- Mothers Gifts2018/05/03
Cut flowers are lovely, but there are alternative gifts for mothers who garden.
- Planting Newbies2018/04/26
My garden is so full of plants already that I'm wondering where I'll put all of the new plants that I'll buy this year...
