I Love Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’
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...
I Love Lemon Verbena
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...
I Love Hyacinthus orientalis
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...
I Love the Lenten Rose, aka Helleborus orientalis
Name: Helleborus orientalis aka the Lenten rose, or Lenten rose hellebore Type of Plant: A perennial for part to full shade. Hardy in zones 4 to 9, and growing best in a neutral pH soil, these plants often self-sow and naturalize. Why I Love/Hate this plant: Flowers...
Fornari Launches New Garden Radio Program
April 1st, Cape Cod, Massachusetts In a statement released today, author and broadcaster C.L. Fornari announced that she is launching a new radio program called Garden Lie. Fornari is the long-time host of GardenLine, heard on WXTK, and the co-host of Plantrama. In...
April Fools Posts From Years Past
April 1, 2019 Stevens Point, WI A feud between neighboring plant lovers threatens the day/night cycle for hundreds of people in central Wisconsin. The dispute all started when April Loof, a well known garden writer in the region, decided to plant sunflowers...
Essential
We’re hearing a great deal about who and what is essential. Here are some of my thoughts…
I Love Pieris japonica ‘Dorothy Wycoff’
Name: Pieris japonica ‘Dorothy Wycoff’ aka Dorothy Wycoff Andromeda Type of Plant: A shrub for shade and part shade that flowers in early spring. Native to Japan and Eastern China, hardy in USD Zones 5 to 8. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love Pieris japonica as long...
Dairy Free Nut Cookies
If you like soft, rich cookies such as the classic Mexican wedding cakes, you’ll love these cookies. This is a vegan recipe. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. and cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 1 cup regular flour 1 cup almond flour ½ teaspoon baking...