The Garden Maker’s Circle of Life
I Love Galanthus nivalis aka Snowdrops
Name: Galanthus nivalis aka snowdrops Type of Plant: A bulb that flowers in the late winter and early spring. Common snowdrops are native to Europe. Why I Love This Plant: What’s not to love? These fresh, white flowers are so welcome among the brown leaves of...
I Love Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’ aka red bee balm
Name: Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’ aka Jacob Cline bee balm Type of Plant: Native perennial that was discovered in a Georgia garden. Why I Love This Plant: This is one of the most mildew resistant Monarda varieties. The tall stems are sturdy and the...
The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival: 2024
It’s not just about Hydrangeas, although we love them dearly. This festival is a celebration of summer gardens…and our beautiful coastal region. Come for the flowers and gardens, but enjoy the beaches, museums, restaurants and woodlands as well. This year,...
I Love Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’ aka Jelena Witch Hazel
Name: Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’ aka ‘Jelena’ Witch Hazel Type of Plant: A large shrub that flowers in February. Why I Love This Plant: Like other varieties of witch hazel, ‘Jelena’ flowers in the winter. It’s especially beautiful when the flowers are lit by...
I Love Cypripedium acaule aka Lady Slipper Orchid
Name: Cypripedium acaule aka Lady Slipper Orchid Type of Plant: Native ground orchid that thrives in damp woodland and acidic soils Why I Love This Plant: The more you know about the lady slipper orchid, the more there is to wonder about and admire. First of all,...
I Love Spotted Wintergreen aka Chimaphila maculata
Name: Spotted Wintergreen aka Chimaphila maculata Type of Plant: First of all we need to sort through the common names which are Striped Prince’s Pine, Spotted Wintergreen, Pipsissewa, Spotted Pipsissewa, Ratsbane, Rheumatism Root, and Striped Wintergreen....
I Love Camellia Species and Hybrids
Name: Camellia species and hybrids Type of Plant: Evergreen shrubs that flower in the fall, winter or early spring. Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua are most common species and there are now many hybrids available. If you live in northern areas as I do, look...
I Love Jasminum Polyanthum aka Pink Jasmine, White Jasmine or Winter Jasmine
Name: Jasminum polyanthum aka pink jasmine, white jasmine or winter jasmine Type of Plant: A fast growing vine or climbing plant that flowers in December or January and is hardy in zones 8-10, but is sold as a greenhouse or seasonal houseplant in colder areas. Why I...