A few years ago I planted a pink Hardy Hibiscus in our front garden. It was situated next to a small Hawthorne tree, but still got plenty of sun. That first year, my Hibiscus got at least 6 feet tall and had delicate blooms the size of saucers looking as if they were fashioned from […]
Garden Notes
Lemon Thyme – Flowering Herb
About five years ago I decided to try growing herbs. I planted chives, basil, lemon thyme, oregano, sage and rosemary on one end of the raised vegetable garden. For the most part they did pretty well and I found that I loved cooking with fresh herbs. One of my favorite things was trying different combinations […]
Autumn Color in the Garden
My garden is mostly filled with perennials, but I scatter in a few annuals to brighten up the yard later in the year. This year I added a few marigold plants and dahlias to the garden in front of our house. They were not very noticeable during June and July when the perennials were at […]
Dahlias for Fall Color
I remember my Mom growing dahlias when I was small. She planted them in the spring, they began to bloom in July and usually they bloomed until frost. At that point, she dug them out, cut off the foliage and put the tuber clumps into sand in the root cellar. When spring arrived and it […]
Little Spire Russia Sage
I have the Russian Sage variety “Little Spire” or (Perovskia atriplicifolia) planted in our front perennial bed in an area of full sun. It is an exciting new variety of the Sage family and is a semi-woody perennial with fragrant silvery foliage, lavender purple flowers and an open branching habit. I chose Little Spire because […]
Sculpture in the Garden
I have always thought that sculpture was the perfect garden accessory. It gives your eye a place to rest and it adds a nice whimsical touch. My personal preference is for large sculptures, which of course can be pricey. I am very lucky to have a brother who is also a sculptor. His name is […]