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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!…
October marks the true start of autumn and many busy weeks for the gardener! It is now a race against time to complete our chores before that first heavy frost. September was a fairly dry and cool month, providing little relief for watering chores! Always remember to take a moment and make some notes about your garden……
An Herbaceous ‘Maple’ for the Shade Garden
When I first started to study horticulture, I would routinely visit various public gardens to glean whatever knowledge possible about plants. Longwood Gardens was a frequent destination and I became intrigued by a short shrubby Maple growing adjacent to a sprawling clump of Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora). To my surprise, it was not a Maple, nor was it even a woody plant! It was an herbaceous plant…
September marks the start of getting the garden – and the gardener – ready for a long winters rest. I know it seems much too early to think of winter, but it is time to start planning for winter and the year to follow. To this end, consider how best to overwinter and to make room for your favorite non-hardy plants indoors. We still have a good month remaining to plan, so there is no rush!…..
