C. L. Fornari's Blog

I Love Ceratostigma plumbagionoides aka blue leadwort or plumbago.

Name:  Ceratostigma plumbagionoides aka blue leadwort or hardy plumbago.   Type of Plant: a low-growing, perennial ground cover hardy in zones 6-9. Dies to the ground in the winter. Why I Love this Plant: First of all, this perennial is later to emerge in the spring,...

At The John Hay Writing Studio – September 2024

When I arrived at the John Hay Writing Studio, I was shown a book where those who used the space could write about their experiences. My entry on day 4 was short. Apologies. While I understand how wonderful it is to have something written in a writer’s hand, I also...

I Love Malibu Green Beans

Name:    Malibu Green Beans Type of Plant: Pole beans that are especially prolific. Why I Love this Plant: You can pick these beans when they are young, skinny and tender or let them grow larger. Their flavor remains good no matter what their size. I love how the...
A Postcard About Watering

A Postcard About Watering

Plants aren't really refreshed by squirting water on their leaves on a hot day...you're better off putting that water on their roots, not their leaves. In fact, unless they are new seedlings with small roots, you're...

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I Love Pantheon Squash

I Love Pantheon Squash

Name: Pantheon F1 Squash Type of Plant: A Costata Romanesco type squash with a more contained, upright plant, fewer prickly spines and earlier,...

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