CL Fornari

I Love Cymbopogon citratus aka Lemon Grass

May 17, 2024 | Gardens, Love This!

Name: Cymbopogon citratus aka Lemon Grass Type of Plant: A tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. A culinary herb that’s easy to grow as an annual in colder climates. Why I Love this Plant: This herb is pretty grass, in a garden or in a pot. If you are interested...

Is This A Foxglove?

May 12, 2024 | Gardens

It is mid-May in my garden, and a time when biennials, weeds, and perennials are growing fast. It’s also a time when I see posts on social media asking, “Is this a foxglove plant?” I love the biennial foxgloves, and right now they can be seen around...

I Love Prunus maritima aka Beach Plum

May 10, 2024 | Love This!

Name: Prunus maritima aka beach plum Type of Plant: A native North American shrub that flowers in the spring. Hardy to zones 4-9 Why I Love this Plant: Beach plums grow well in sandy, acidic soils and they thrive in the northeastern climate. They are a suckering...

I Love Geum triflorum aka Prairie Smoke

May 3, 2024 | Love This!

Name: Geum triflorum aka Prairie Smoke Type of Plant: A native North American perennial that has interesting spring flowers that turn into fine seedheads. This plant is hardy in zones 3 to 7, and likes sunny areas. Why I Love this Plant: I value the early spring...

I Love Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ aka Sensation Lilac

Apr 27, 2024 | Love This!

Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ aka Sensation Lilac Type of Plant: This shrub is the old fashioned, large growing lilac, with big blooms and a delightful fragrance. Why I Love this Plant: ‘Sensation’ is different from other lilacs in that the flowers are a...

I Love Phlebodium aureum aka Living Lace® Davana aka Blue Star Fern

Apr 19, 2024 | Love This!

Name: Phlebodium aureum aka Living Lace® Davana aka Blue Star Fern Type of Plant: Houseplant for most people, although it might live outdoors in warm places such as Florida and Puerto Rico. Why I Love this Plant: A fern with ruffled edges and a bluish foliage...

I Love Cordyline fruticose Cultivars aka Ti Plant:

Apr 12, 2024 | Love This!

Name: Cordyline fruticose cultivars aka Ti Plant: Type of Plant: Tropical plant that is evergreen where it’s hardy, with multi-colored leaves. Many varieties flower as well. Why I Love this Plant Large, colorful leaves…what’s not to love? Ti plant does well in...

Not So Fond of Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’

Apr 5, 2024 | Gardens

98% of the plants featured here are plants I love. I’ve hated a couple in the past, but this week, but hate is a pretty strong word. Today, I’m talking about a plant that I never recommend to others. I’ve grown it in a few places, and let’s just say, I’m not very fond...

Garden AI Causing Problems

Apr 1, 2024 | Lifestuff

The green industry is reeling today with the announcement that the AIPlantBot Company is experiencing problems with the first artificial intelligence tool for creating living, growing gardens. The company had high hopes for the ability of its generator to quickly...

I Love Sun Parasol Giant Peach Sunrise Mandevilla

Mar 29, 2024 | Love This!

Name: SUN PARASOL® GIANT Peach Sunrise Mandevilla hybrid Type of Plant: A tropical vine with large flowers. Why I Love This Plant: This tropical mandevilla vine features large flowers up to 5” wide in shades of preach with white, and a golden orange throat. It’s a...