C. L. Fornari's Blog

I Love Malibu Green Beans

Name:    Malibu Green Beans Type of Plant: Pole beans that are especially prolific. Why I Love this Plant: You can pick these beans when they are young, skinny and tender or let them grow larger. Their flavor remains good no matter what their size. I love how the...

I Love Heptacodium miconioides aka Seven-Son Flower

Name:    Heptacodium miconioides aka seven-son flower Type of Plant: A large shrub or small tree, often multi-stemmed. Why I Love this Plant: There are so many things to love about the Heptacodium. First of all, if  you need a smaller tree, this is a great option....

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 lean, lanky and mostly green annuals during the...
Dealing With Snow Storm Damage

Dealing With Snow Storm Damage

I live on Cape Cod and we just went through an epic blizzard. As I write this on Thursday, there are still people who don't have power or whose street or driveway hasn't been cleared of snow. It has been a time when...

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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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