C. L. Fornari's Blog

What To Do With A Large Potato Harvest

My husband and I have about ten large (25 Gallon) Smart Pots that we use for growing potatoes every summer. We grow them in Smart Pots because we can place them outside of the fenced veggie garden since the bunnies don't eat the potato greens. Being in the bags...

I Love  Eupatorium perfoliatum aka Bonset

Name:  Eupatorium perfoliatum aka bonset Type of Plant:  A perennial native to north America that grows well in moist soils. Why I Love This Plant:  This is a lovely native wildflower when it’s growing in the right place. It can get to be 2 to 6 feet tall depending on...

I Love Pearly Everlasting aka Anaphalis margaritacea  

Name:   Pearly Everlasting aka Anaphalis margaritacea   Type of Plant:  A perennial native to north America with silvery foliage and long-lasting white flowers. This plant spreads stoloniferously, and does best in well-drained or even rocky soils. Thrives in full to...
I Love Supertunia® Saffron Finch™

I Love Supertunia® Saffron Finch™

Name:    Supertunia® Saffron Finch™ from Proven Winners Type of Plant:  A new to the market hybrid petunia. Why I Love this Plant: Since most petunias flower on the ends of the newest growth, they can become...

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The Curse Reversed?

The Curse Reversed?

Like so many Americans, I watched Game 7 of the World Series last night and was rooting for the Cubs. (How can someone who lives in Massachusetts,...

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Outside In Late October

Outside In Late October

Halloween is within sight but your mind isn't on costumes or trick-or-treat candy. You're savoring one of the last evenings on your deck,...

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