Sep 30, 2011 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – September 30 Today was one of those wonderful fall days: warm but not humid, with all the landscape refreshed from yesterday’s rain. We savor such weather at this time of year, knowing that the mild temperatures, and the plants...
Jun 3, 2011 | plants I love, Report From An Opinionated Gardener
Report From An Opinionated Gardener – June 3 Every week I start off GardenLine with I Love This Plant/I Hate This Plant. Yes, there have been several plants that I’ve admitting disliking, but the majority of those selections that start of the show are in...
Sep 30, 2010 | my gardens, plants I love, Report From An Opinionated Gardener
Report From An Opinionated Gardener – September 30 There are some plant that I refer to as Brylcreem plants. They are the ones that explode in the garden: a little dab’ll do ya indeed. Licorice plant, Helichrysum petiolare is just such an annual. This...
Sep 16, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love, Report From An Opinionated Gardener
Report From an Opinionated Gardener – September 16 Yes, I’m talking about being forced out of our usual preferences, prejudices and habits. If not kicking and screaming, then with reluctance. When we’re forced. Do you think I’m being too harsh? You’re more...
Aug 13, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – August 13 As I walk around Poison Ivy Acres, there are some plants that I marvel at for their endurance. Despite a hot, dry season, and given less than ideal irrigation, these plants continue to shine. Of the five varieties of petunias I...
