C. L. Fornari's Blog
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...
I Love The Enchantress Hydrangea
Imagine: You love flowers and the bigger and bolder they are, the happier they make you. Yet your outdoor living space is quite shady, so you need...
Dinner In December: You Can Grow That!
I went out to the garden on December 4th and asked "What's for dinner?" You might be surprised to learn that even in the northeast the choices were...
I Love Growing Zinnias From Seed
Imagine: Your life revolves around work, family and keeping things in order day to day. The house and the property that surrounds it brings you...
Holiday Decorating with Frosty Fern
With a botanical name like Selaginella kraussiana variegatus, it's no wonder that this plant has been given the common name of frosty fern. But...
I Love Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’
Imagine: You love a few plants that make your summer garden come alive with a perennial that pops. And you also like a flower that turns a...
An Author’s Holiday Gift List
All authors should post a holiday gift list on their blogs. Why? Well, first of all it helps people out. Many are flummoxed about what to get for...
Happy Thanksgiving
I Love The ‘Climbing America’ Rose
Imagine: There’s a sunny side of your house or shed that really could use some greenery and flowers to soften the space. You’ve dreamed about...