C. L. Fornari's Blog

A Postcard on the Winter Solstice

A hint about improving your mood at the time of year when the nights are long: go outside at sunrise and sunset if you can. Admire the sky. Walk. Breath and be thankful.

A Postcard About Winter

No matter where you live, there is the opportunity to celebrate the seasons and appreciate how plants change from month to month.

A Postcard From Evergreens

For evergreen plants, it's all about water retention, protection from sun-scald, and fluctuating temperatures. Some plants have shiny foliage, while others have scale-like structures that protect the plant from water-loss.   
Hydrangea Booty Call Plants

Hydrangea Booty Call Plants

Think of the gift hydrangeas that you find in supermarkets, box stores and garden centers between Easter and Mother's Day as "booty call hydrangeas." If there were Hydrangea dating apps, these would be on a Hydrangea...

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I Love Diervilla

I Love Diervilla

Name:   Diervilla lonicera and Diervilla splendens cultivars with dark foliage. Type of Plant:   Native shrub that’s hardy to zone 3, grows well in...

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I Love Lemon Verbena

I Love Lemon Verbena

Name:    Aloysia citriodora aka lemon verbena  Type of Plant:    In areas where this plant is hardy, Zones 8 – 10, it’s a small shrub. But in colder...

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Essential

Essential

We're hearing a great deal about who and what is essential. Here are some of my thoughts...        

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Dairy Free Nut Cookies

Dairy Free Nut Cookies

If you like soft, rich cookies such as the classic Mexican wedding cakes, you’ll love these cookies.  This is a vegan recipe.   Preheat oven to 350...

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