Supporting Our Local Garden Clubs
A ‘Smoking’ Good Plant for the Holidays
The garden often serves as a peaceful escape from the hectic world around us, especially during the hustle of the Holidays. Despite all the commercialization of the Holidays, it is still fun to have plants with seasonally appropriate colors that add a touch of whimsey to the garden. In fact, with a bit of luck, that seasonal touch may extend well into the winters’ chill to come…..
The hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season is finally upon us but fortunately, there is always a little time to squeeze in a few relaxing gardening chores! Once again, it has been a dry fall, although the rains have recently started to return. Regardless, any plants installed this summer/fall, especially trees or large shrubs should receive a little extra care!….
November – A Most Magical Month
With the ever-evolving symphony of fall color mingled with the season finale of flowers and the subtle beauty of the seeds, November knows how to bring the season to a magical close! Seeds are an understated part of the show and perhaps no plant has elevated the beauty and art of seed dispersal better than Milkweed….
November is here! The cool nights of October have allowed many of our trees to erupt into spectacular fall colors although the lack of rainfall has reduced the impact of many trees. The light frosts of October have also started to impact our annuals and soon they will need to be removed with the onset of truly cold weather…….
A Most Deserving Coral Bell
I believe it is fair to say most gardeners get their passion for gardening from their parents and/or grandparents. I am certainly guilty of this genealogical plight! One plant I remember well from my youth is Heuchera sanguinea. Commonly called Coral Bells, the red, bell-shaped flowers always added a touch of drama to the summer garden. At the time, it was the primary selection of Coral Bells available but, similar to the plight of the Daylily and Hosta that has long changed!…
