Aug 26, 2016 | Love This!
Name: Clinopodium nepeta, aka Calamintha nepetoides, aka Calamintha nepeta subspecies nepeta, aka (are we tired yet?) lesser calamint. Type of Plant: A low-maintenance perennial hardy in zones 5 to 7, that thrives in full sun. Why I love this: I got this plant some...
Aug 25, 2016 | Love This!
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Aug 19, 2016 | Love This!
Name: Koelreuteria paniculata – aka the golden rain tree Type of Plant: A fairly fast growing shade tree, hardy in zone 6-9, that’s known for nice round shape, delicate yellow flowers in the summer and ornamental pods from late-summer through the fall. Why I...
Aug 15, 2016 | Projects/Crafts
Small, Sweet and Not Much Root Room There are times when we not only need a small plant for an equally tiny container, but when we’d like to have a combination of foliage colors and textures in a restricted space. That means finding attractive plants that...
Aug 12, 2016 | Love This!
Name: Sambucus nigra or canadensis aka elderberry. S. nigra is the European elder, and the S. canadensis is the native plant that’s considered to have more flavorful fruit. Type of Plant: A large, sprawling shrub that flowers in the early summer and is filled with...
