May 29, 2020 | Love This!
Name: Zizia aurea aka golden Alexander Type of Plant: A native perennial (hardy in Zone 3 to 8) that has yellow flowers in late May into early June. Why I Love/Hate this plant: Okay…I admit it. I first bought this plant 20 years ago so I could say that my garden...
May 22, 2020 | Good Books
If there’s one good thing about the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that we’re reminded to tell people that we care about them. People are gathering for cocktails via Zoom and checking in on others with a phone call or email. I’ve done several online...
May 22, 2020 | Love This!
Name: Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ Type of Plant: A gently spreading perennial cranesbill geranium, hardy in Zones 5 to 8, and thriving in full sun to part shade. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love this plant for use as “socks and shoes” for shrubs and...
May 15, 2020 | Love This!
Name: Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’ aka blue atlas cedar Type of Plant: A slow growing evergreen tree with an open habit and blue needles. Although this tree has a pyramidal shape when young, as it ages it becomes more flat-topped and wide spreading. This...
Apr 24, 2020 | Love This!
Name: Wolf Eye Dogwood aka Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’ Type of Plant: This small tree is a variegated version of the popular kousa dogwood. The leaves are not only green and white, but wavy on the edges as well. You can find single trunk versions, or multi-stemmed...
Apr 18, 2020 | Love This!
Name: Aloysia citriodora aka lemon verbena Type of Plant: In areas where this plant is hardy, Zones 8 – 10, it’s a small shrub. But in colder climates this herb is treated as an annual. Why I Love/Hate this plant: It’s the definition of aromatherapy! Pick a...
Apr 10, 2020 | Love This!
Name: Hyacinthus orientalis aka garden hyacinths. Type of Plant: These spring flowers grow from bulbs that are typically planted in the fall outdoors, but they are also available in pots in garden centers right now. They come in a variety of colors and are known for...
