C. L. Fornari's Blog
Emilia Javanica, Tassel Flower & Irish Poet
Imagine: Sandra loved pastels, so naturally when she planted a flower garden, those are the colors she chose. She bought annuals and perennials that...
Dear Garden Lady
Selected letters asking The Garden Lady's advice... Dear Garden Lady, I woke up with a black eye and blamed the dog, but it was actually the garden...
Planters With A Fun Factor
When we cleaned out my mother-in-law's house a few years ago some of the things we found were planters from the early 1960's. "I used to buy these...
Twig Supports for Amaryllis Blooms
If you grow Amaryllis bulbs, and keep them from year to year, you've probably had one or more fall over from the weight of the huge flowers. If this...
Phlox Subulata – A Plant That Lifts Spirits
Imagine: Even though it was spring, he was feeling glum. The job wasn’t going well, he’d had words with his sisters, and life seemed to be all grays...
Over-Wintering Plants In The Garage
At this time of year my garage is packed to the rafters. Sure, I have the usual assortment of snow shovels, ladders, fertilizers and other garden...
Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’
Imagine: You’re sitting with friends and family around the fire pit, laughing and telling stories. Dinner and drinks have been consumed and everyone...
Call For Gardens ~ Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest 2017
This just in from the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce: Third Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival July 7-16, 2017 Cape Cod nonprofits, people with...
I Love Virginia Bluebells
Imagine: A low-growing plant for shady places that gently spreads in open areas without becoming a nuisance. And the flowers are a pure sky blue....
I Love Star Magnolias
Imagine: As you stare out your kitchen window you imagine how it would be to have a small tree centered in the yard so that you’ll see it in all...
Words on Rocks When Walking in the Woods
A couple of years ago I was walking at Eagle Pond in Cotuit and came across a small stone that was tucked against the trunk of a tree. One word was...
Thriving Indoor Greenery – You Can Grow That!
I think that one way to make a house instantly more cheerful is to have as many pots of indoor greenery, aka houseplants, as possible. If you've...
I Love Coleus
Imagine: You have a spot in the landscape where a large splash of color is needed. Preferably brilliant, show stopping color. It might be in the...
I Love Bolero Carrots
Imagine: You’re in the mood for something that’s organic and garden-fresh. You want the intense flavor only found in freshly picked produce....
Poetry Blocks
If you care about words, poetry and spontaneous fun, you'll like Poetry For Your Table. Eight wooden blocks imprinted with 48 words, and you'll be...
I Love Poinsettias
Imagine: In this world where you can buy strawberries in the supermarkets all year round, and purchase roses or mums for an occasion no matter what...
Holiday Greens From The Backyard
If you have diverse plantings in your landscape it's likely that you have all the greens you need for creating lovely, fresh holiday decorations....
Plant Geeks R Us
Do you love plants? Is there something about gardens that continues to draw you in no matter what? Join the tribe. Plant Geeks R Us. Some are...