May 26, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – May 26 We plant lovers can be overly optimistic bordering on the delusional. But if gardeners are smart, they learn to work with the conditions they’ve got. Oh sure, people will try to grow full sun plants in the shade, or buy...
May 25, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, my gardens, Perennial Maintenance, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – May 25 Sometimes things work, and occasionally they surpass our expectations. When I sprinkled the Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Raven’s Wing’ seeds in the area to the right of the ‘Minuta’ dwarf white pine, I hoped that...
May 22, 2012 | Garden Celebrations, Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Perennial Maintenance, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – May 22 A garden pretty much demands that we humans embrace change, but unfortunately we spend a great deal of time fighting it. People want perennials that bloom all summer and shrubs that start at the right size and then stay that...
May 21, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, my gardens, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – May 21 At this time of year when people are plant shopping, they often ask why this or that variety isn’t available in cell packs. “If they can grow marigolds in a six pack,” they wonder, “why aren’t all annuals available this...
May 14, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, my gardens, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – May 14 I ordered Camassia from Brent and Becky’s Bulbs four years ago and planted it above in front of the veggie garden. I chose this location because, since it’s at the bottom of a slope, the location tends to be damp. Camassia...
Apr 13, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – April 13 Ilove violas and pansies. I value their happy, colorful faces and their ability to survive the fluctuations of spring temperatures. For me, these plants represent hope, faith and willingness. Unfortunately I’m afraid that...
