Jan 27, 2023 | Love This!
Name: Drift Roses Type of Plant: Low-growing, disease resistant, and repeat flowering shrub roses from Star Roses and Plants Why I Love This Plant: I love these roses because they fit in well in many landscapes and gardens. Because they are lower-growing than many...
Jan 26, 2023 | Garden Travel
Ellen Zachos and I are pleased to once again be recording a live edition of Plantrama at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. We’ll be talking about the “Plantrama Top Ten” – Ten great edibles to grow or forage for, ten must-have...
Jan 20, 2023 | Love This!
Name: Mitchella repens aka partridge berry Type of Plant: A low-growing, evergreen native perennial that is hardy in Zones 3 to 8. Why I Love This Plant: When you can find a very low growing plant that’s evergreen, thrives in shade, and is native to North America,...
Jan 13, 2023 | Gardens, Love This!
Name: Amsonia hubrichtii aka Threadleaf Blue Star Type of Plant: A native perennial that flowers in early June on Cape Cod. Growing to about 3’ tall and 4’ wide, this plant grows best in full sun. Why I Love This Plant: First of all, I love the soft, grass-like...
Dec 31, 2022 | Love This!
Name: Pentas lanceolata aka star flower Type of Plant: Perennial in Zone 10 to 11 but an annual in most of the USA. Grows best in full sun. Why I Love This Plant: I love this annual because it attracts bees and butterflies, and the bright-colored flowers continue...
Dec 25, 2022 | Projects/Crafts
When the temperatures are staying below freezing, it’s time to make ice mobiles! All you need are some pieces of your houseplants, some plastic cartons, some ribbon or string, and a bit of patience as they freeze. Even one ice mobile looks magical as it dances...
