I Love Helenium autumnale aka common sneezeweed or Helen’s flower.
Name: Helenium autumnale aka common sneezeweed or Helen’s flower. Type of Plant: This summer to fall flowering perennial is native to much of North America. Hardy in zones 3-8, there are many named cultivars of different sizes and a range of colors in oranges and...
I Love Ceratostigma plumbagionoides aka blue leadwort or plumbago.
Name: Ceratostigma plumbagionoides aka blue leadwort or hardy plumbago. Type of Plant: a low-growing, perennial ground cover hardy in zones 6-9. Dies to the ground in the winter. Why I Love this Plant: First of all, this perennial is later to emerge in the spring,...
At The John Hay Writing Studio – September 2024
When I arrived at the John Hay Writing Studio, I was shown a book where those who used the space could write about their experiences. My entry on day 4 was short. Apologies. While I understand how wonderful it is to have something written in a writer’s hand, I also...
I Love Malibu Green Beans
Name: Malibu Green Beans Type of Plant: Pole beans that are especially prolific. Why I Love this Plant: You can pick these beans when they are young, skinny and tender or let them grow larger. Their flavor remains good no matter what their size. I love how the...
I Love Heptacodium miconioides aka Seven-Son Flower
Name: Heptacodium miconioides aka seven-son flower Type of Plant: A large shrub or small tree, often multi-stemmed. Why I Love this Plant: There are so many things to love about the Heptacodium. First of all, if you need a smaller tree, this is a great option....
I Love Supertunia® Saffron Finch™
Name: Supertunia® Saffron Finch™ from Proven Winners Type of Plant: A new to the market hybrid petunia. Why I Love this Plant: Since most petunias flower on the ends of the newest growth, they can become lean, lanky and mostly green annuals during the...
Hope
Periodically I will type a search term into my photo library to see what comes up. It always shows me any picture of text where that word appears, of course, or if I’ve used that word as the title for the photo. Occasionally the reason that an image appears is...
I Love Lablab purpureus aka Purple Hyacinth Vine
Name: Lablab purpureus aka purple hyacinth vine Type of Plant: An ornamental and edible annual vine, native to India and sub-Saharan Africa. It has long been grown in the tropics for food. Why I Love this Plant: Fast growing, pretty flowers, and beautiful purple...
Planting on Top of Stumps
If you’ve got a tree stump – or better yet two or three tree stumps – you’ve got a great place for growing moss, perennials or annuals. Here are some options for growing on or in stumps and tree trunks. Getting Moss Growing on Stumps Know that...