Bulbs Where You Can See Them
When I moved to this area I was told that on Cape Cod we have January, February, March, March, March, June. I soon discovered that even the beginning of June can be dicey. Last year we have some lovely, warm spring weather. So far this year, we’re having the...
What Are You Looking For?
Dorothy was right…it’s in your own backyard.
A Well Mannered Violet
In past posts I’ve made it clear that I don’t want common violets (Viola odorata) on Poison Ivy Acres. I will periodically spot a flowering plant or two in the spring, and I am quick to dig it out. They have deep, thick roots so just a quick tug...
Naming A Property
Martha Stewart’s house in Maine is called Skylands, Oprah Winfrey calls her California property Promised Land, and the late Roald Dahl lived in Gipsy House. Does your house or gardens have a name? If so, does the name speak to your heart, make you laugh, or have...
I Love Geranium macrorrhizum
Name: Geranium macrorrhizum aka bigroot geranium Type of Plant: A perennial hardy in Zones 3-8. Fragrant foliage, small flowers in June. Why I love this: This is one of the best weed-smothering perennials. It is practically evergreen, and looks great from March...
What We Treasure
When I was going into the 7th grade my family moved from Muncie, Indiana to Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Instead of the one-day drive north, however, my parents decided to go from the Hoosier State to the Dairy State by way of The Evergreen State of Washington. My...
Words To Live By
There are times when we need to speak up, be bold, suggest new approaches and plant differently. It’s not always appreciated, welcomed or accepted. Oh well. When the boat rocking becomes stabilized we often find that what has taken root grows into something even...
I Love Southern Comfort…Heuchera, That Is
Name: Heuchera ‘Southern Comfort’ Type of Plant: There are seemingly hundreds of varieties of the plant we used to call “coral bells” but this has remained one of my favorites. This perennial with peach to butterscotch colored foliage is hardy in Zones 4 to 8. It...
Succulent Plant Crafts
If you have something that’s made of wire, you have the beginning of a great plant craft project or succulent display. Since succulents don’t need much soil, and because their leaves don’t wilt while they are getting their roots established, you can...