C. L. Fornari's Blog

I Love Nectaroscordum siculum aka Sicilian honey garlic

Name:   Nectaroscordum siculum aka Sicilian honey garlic Type of Plant:  Aka Mediterranean bells aka Allium siculum. A bulb with tall flowers in spring and early summer. Why I Love This Plant: This is a stylish and somewhat subtle plant. Those who favor brilliant...

I Love Scaevola aemula aka Blue Fan Flower

Name:   Scaevola aemula aka blue fan flower Type of Plant: A plant that comes from South Australia, perennial in warm climates and many varieties bred to be summer annuals in colder regions. Why I Love This Plant:  I love blue Scaevola because it’s handsome,...

In Appreciation of Chipmunks

If you have watched chipmunks in your yard, you've undoubtedly seen why the Disney writers and animators were inspired to create Chip and Dale. These little members of the Sciuridae family scurry around creating motion, mischief and occasional mayhem in the garden....
The Tallest Poppy

The Tallest Poppy

I am a fan of John Sandford's novels, and am currently reading Rough Country (A Virgil Flowers Novel) . In this book Weather Davenport says, "Well,...

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Roasted Roots

Roasted Roots

I love roasted veggies, and this particular combination is easy, versatile and satisfying. Serve this plain as a side dish, or toss with tofu or...

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Oatmeal Walnut Blueberry Bars

Oatmeal Walnut Blueberry Bars

When Awesome Bars stopped making their apricot walnut bar I was heartbroken. So I decided to do an oatmeal/walnut bar of my own. I used blueberries...

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Hearts-a-Bustin’

Hearts-a-Bustin’

There's a plant for every holiday, and for Valentine's Day I'm especially fond of Euonymus americanus. With a common name like hearts-a-bustin',...

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