C. L. Fornari's Blog

I Love Bromeliads

Name:   Bromeliads  Type of Plant:   Members of the Bromeliaceae family -  a large group of plants mainly native to the tropical Americas. Why I Love This Plant: This group of plants are lovely, low-maintenance plants for indoor color and a tropical feel in northern...

I Love Philodendron pinnatifidum × melinonii hybrid aka Philodendron Golden Crocodile

Name:   Philodendron pinnatifidum × melinonii hybrid aka Philodendron Golden Crocodile Type of Plant:  A yellow-green variety of Philodendron that’s native to Columbia, South America, and a pretty easy-to-grow houseplant in the rest of the world.   Why I Love This...

I Love The Buckskin Pumpkin From Ball Seed

Type of Plant:  A medium size, eating pumpkin that was bred for a sweet, deep orange flesh. Why I Love This Plant: I was pleased when the good people at Ball Seed sent me this pumpkin plant to try. We planted it in a sunny garden where we were also growing butternut...
I Love Golden Rain Tree

I Love Golden Rain Tree

Name: Koelreuteria paniculata - aka the golden rain tree Type of Plant: A fairly fast growing shade tree, hardy in zone 6-9, that’s known for nice...

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Flower Report Mid-August

I love the Sunday night #FlowerReport that is hosted by @alyssaharad. Sometimes there are so many people posting pictures of what's in bloom in...

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Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna

In summer squash season there are many yummy ways to cook your garden produce. One way is to use summer squash instead of lasagna noodles. You...

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I Love Rudbeckia triloba

I Love Rudbeckia triloba

Name:  Rudbeckia triloba Type of Plant: A tall, biennial, or short-lived perennial black-eyed Susan with small, cheerful flowers. This plant may...

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Mixed Greens Pesto Pizza

Mixed Greens Pesto Pizza

In the summer vegetable season there are so many possibilities when you go into garden and ask, "What's for dinner?" One of my favorites is to make...

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What is Deadheading?

What is Deadheading?

How do I deadhead my plants? And why? I discussed deadheading last week on The Garden Lady and later in the program a caller remarked that it was...

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Nasturtium Martini

Nasturtium Martini

Looking for a beverage that celebrates the summer garden? (Alcoholic or non-alcoholic.) Have I got a drink for you! Ingredients - Alcoholic  12...

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Cold Garden Veggie Soup

Cold Garden Veggie Soup

When your garden is producing and the weather is hot, you have the perfect ingredients for a cold summer soup. This recipe can be varied according...

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