I Love Cyperus prolifer aka Queen Tut Papyrus
Name: Cyperus prolifer aka Queen Tut Papyrus Type of Plant: A native plant in Madagascar, this short growing papyrus is a good annual plant in northern climates, although perennial in zones 9 – 11. Why I Love This Plant: I love the upright growth, bright green...
I Love Pericallis hybrids Senetti® Cineraria Spring Annuals
Name: Pericallis hybrids Senetti® Cineraria Spring Annuals Type of Plant: These cool weather annuals come in shades of blue, purple and pink daisy-like flowers. You’ll find them in garden centers, supermarkets and home centers at this time of year. Why I Love This...
I Love Hibiscus rosa-sinensis aka Tropical Hibiscus
Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis aka tropical Hibiscus Type of Plant: A shrub in warm climates, and a flowering patio plant in northern areas. Why I Love This Plant: The flowers on this plant are large and often bright in color. For the northern gardener, this plant...
Having Fun With A New Container Recipe
Getting bored by the “Thriller/Filler/Spiller” formula? Garden makers just want to laugh and have fun. My graphic, created from my photos on a damp, winter day when Photoshop was what made me most happy.
I Love Amalanchier canadensis aka Serviceberry, Shadbush, and Shadblow
Name: Amalanchier canadensis aka Serviceberry, Shadbush, and Shadblow Type of Plant: A large, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, with an open and delicate crown. This plant is native to our area, attractive to pollinators, and provides berries for birds and other...
I Love Forsythia
Name: Forsythia species, hybrids and varieties Type of Plant: A flowering shrub in the olive family, Oleaceae. One of the first shrubs to bloom in the spring, and one that’s very hardy as well. Why I Love This Plant: I love the fact that this plant produces bright...
Make A Rustic, Spring Log Planter
If you find a hollow log, or half a hollow log, make a seasonal celebration planter. Use small plants you already have in your gardens: moss, self-sown perennials or bulbs, and small stonecrop sedums, for example. I also used a couple of violas from a six-pack of...
I Love Lonicera sempervirens ‘Major Wheeler’ aka Major Wheeler Honeysuckle
Name: Lonicera sempervirens ‘Major Wheeler’ aka Major Wheeler honeysuckle Type of Plant: A variety of our native vine, Lonicera sempervirens, that produces coral-red flowers. This twining vine grows to about 10’ tall and wide. Why I Love This Plant: First of all, I’m...
I Love Heath and Heather
Name: Heath (Erica cinerea) and Heather (Calluna vulgaris) Type of Plant: These two plants are commonly called “heather” but they are two different species. Both are in the family Ericaceae, however and they like similar growing conditions. Why I Love This Plant:...