98% of the plants featured here are plants I love. I’ve hated a couple in the past, but this week, but hate is a pretty strong word. Today, I’m talking about a plant that I never recommend to others. I’ve grown it in a...
I cook spaghetti squash in the microwave. And I think it's especially tasty (and easy!) when served with mushrooms, some sort of onion, olive oil...
As perennial plant gardeners, one of the things we learn over time is how each plant behaves. There are perennials that look great before and after...
Name: Cardinal vine or cardinal creeper aka Ipomoea x multifida Type of Plant: An annual vine for full sun to grow on small trellises or other...
One of the most enjoyable aspects of early summer is designing displays of annual flowers in containers. Today's post is about the pots I've planted...
I had two cups of leftover wild rice last week, and in using it up I created some cakes that I will be sure to make again. In fact, I realized that...
I've often compared the garden to a party. We are blessed when we're not depending on our landscape to provide all of our winter food, so why not...
Name: Bidens Campfire™ Fireburst (aka Bidens hybrid 'KOIBID1346') Type of Plant: This is a long-flowering annual from Proven Winners that...
We're all familiar with the saying, "Leaves of three, let it be." But the reality is that there are many plants with sets of three leaves that we...
One of the joys of cooking and having an assortment of fresh ingredient on hand is stumbling on fantastic flavor combinations. I found one this week...
May is a magical month in the garden. If you haven't been a tourist in your own yard recently, go out into the landscape with new eyes. Pretend...
Name: Hydrangea paniculata Bobo (aka Hydrangea paniculata 'Ilvobo') Type of Plant: This is a dwarf Hydrangea paniculata, a shrub we’ve all been...
I was shopping in Whole Foods and saw some noodle-cut veggies. The zucchini called to me. I quickly cooked these in about 3" of boiling water that...
Since every garden is different and what is going on in any given month is completely regional, it's impossible to make a "garden tasks for May"...
There are many times when I'm so thankful that I have an iPhone 6 on me at all times. Although I use a larger Canon camera for much of my...
Name: Hosta ‘Blue Cadet’ Type of Plant: This medium sized, perennial Hosta is pretty perfect in most landscapes. It grows to about 16” high and...
If you go to Google Image and put in "champagne chairs" you'll get many pictures of just how creative you can get with these. Mine are a bit rustic...
Cauliflower is a versatile veggie that can go in any ethnic direction for flavoring, and can be used to create vegetarian main or side dishes. It...
I got a call yesterday from someone who was puzzled about some shrubs that weren't doing well. She called them "cherry laurels" (Prunus...