The Tallest Poppy
I am a fan of John Sandford’s novels, and am currently reading Rough Country (A Virgil Flowers Novel) . In this book Weather Davenport says, “Well, somebody’s got to be the tall poppy.” and Virgil Flowers, the protagonist in the book, has to...
What If This Plant Dies?
Plants Dying? It’s Part of The Adventure
If everything you did was a sure thing, how satisfying would that be? Isn’t part of the fun in trying new pursuits and activities not knowing how they will turn out? In many ways, being unsure about an outcome makes our efforts more of an adventure. Garden geeks...
Roasted Roots
I love roasted veggies, and this particular combination is easy, versatile and satisfying. Serve this plain as a side dish, or toss with tofu or crumbled feta for a main dish. Toss with pasta and the cheese of your choice. Use the leftovers at room temperature for a...
Oatmeal Walnut Blueberry Bars
When Awesome Bars stopped making their apricot walnut bar I was heartbroken. So I decided to do an oatmeal/walnut bar of my own. I used blueberries from our garden for this version, but it would be equally good with apples, rhubarb or peach slices. Crust &...
Hearts-a-Bustin’
There’s a plant for every holiday, and for Valentine’s Day I’m especially fond of Euonymus americanus. With a common name like hearts-a-bustin’, it’s a natural for the 14th of February. I like how the name can go in several directions....
I Love Hydrangea Pinky Winky
Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Dvppinky’ aka Pinky Winky Hydrangea Type of Plant: This is a very hardy shrub that flowers in mid-to-late summer and into fall. The large flowers are cone-shaped, a bit lacy and totally upright. A trouble free shrub that’s hardy in Zones...
I Love Verbascum Chaixii
Name: Verbascum chaixii aka nettle-leaved mullein Type of Plant: A biennial that sometimes only lasts a year and other times might live three years, this plant self-seeds around the garden. The straight species has spires of yellow flowers, and the variety ‘Album’...