C. L. Fornari's Blog

Dried Flower Fun

In September I was inspired by an article in BBC Gardener's World Magazine about a woman who dried dahlias. On a whim, I picked some of my dahlias and zinnias, and hung them upside down to dry. I added a stem of golden rod and some of the smooth hydrangeas (Hydrangea...

I Love Ginkgo Biloba

Name: Ginkgo biloba aka ginkgo tree Type of Plant: Ginkgos are ancient trees that are native to east Asia. There are many cultivars that range from small dwarfs to 50’ trees. Why I Love This Plant: I love the shape of the Ginkgo leaves, and appreciate that this plant...

I Love Staghorn Sumac aka Rhus typhina

Name: Staghorn Sumac aka Rhus typhina Type of Plant: A native tall shrub or small tree that can sucker to the sides to create thickets or clusters. This deciduous plant is hardy in zones 3 to 9. Why I Love This Plant: First, I love the almost tropical look these...
Garden Quinoa Salad

Garden Quinoa Salad

There are times when the garden produces a little of this and a little of that. In the fall, I pick about a cup or two of small sprouts (tiny heads)...

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Saving Dahlia Tubers

Saving Dahlia Tubers

In the fall the dahlia's are the best flowers in the cutting garden. But even as they are in their glory, it's time to think about saving them...

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Weeding Meditation

Weeding Meditation

One of the questions I frequently get on the radio goes something like this: "How do I get rid of the weeds that are in the cracks of my patio?" The...

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