Feb 16, 2018 | Love This!
Imagine: Although the most common variety of sedum was called ‘Autumn Joy,’ it never brought happiness to her heart because it flopped open and sprawled long before fall. But then she discovered Pure Joy… Name: Sedum ‘Pure Joy’, aka Hylotelephium ‘Pure Joy’ (Why do...
Jan 31, 2018 | Love This!
Interested in participating or learning more about the Fourth Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival? If you answered YES, you are invited to attend an informational session hosted by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday February 27th Time: 3:00 PM Where:...
Jan 26, 2018 | Gardens, Love This!
Name: Clethra alnifolia aka summer sweet, sweet pepperbush, or just plain clethra. Type of Plant: A shrub that’s native to this area and grows well in full sun or part-sun. Why I love this plant: This shrub brings so much to the party…fragrant flowers in late-July...
Jan 19, 2018 | Love This!
I LOVE These Plants! Got shade? You need this begonia. Name: Begonia rex aka rex begonias Type of Plant: An extremely useful tropical plant that you can keep as a houseplant or use in containers or shade gardens outdoors in the summer. The varieties are endless, and...
Jan 12, 2018 | Love This!
Name: Dahlia varieties. Type of Plant: An annual that grows from tubers. A heat-lover from Mexico. There are many varieties from short to medium and tall. Why I love this plant: The clear colors of a dahlia flower are beautiful no matter what type or size of flower...
Jan 6, 2018 | Gardens, Love This!
Name: Euonymus americanus aka Hearts a Bustin’ Type of Plant: A native Euonymus shrub appreciated for its open habit, drought tolerance and fall fruit. It grows 4 to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Not particularly showy all summer, but a plant that suddenly comes into...
Dec 23, 2017 | Love This!
Name: Papaver rhoeas aka corn poppy, Flanders poppy or common poppy. Type of Plant: This is an annual poppy. The seeds germinate in the spring, the plant grows and flowers in early summer, and then it sets seed and is gone by mid-summer. Why I love this plant: Why do...
Dec 16, 2017 | Love This!
Name: Ocimum × citriodorum (aka Ocimum x africanum or Ocimum citriodorum) ‘Pesto Perpetuo’ aka variegated basil Type of Plant: No matter what you call it, this is an annual herb that is both tasty and beautiful. Why I love this plant: This basil grows tall...
