Apr 16, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Tropaeolum majus aka nasturtium Type of Plant: An annual in most areas of the USA, that is grown as a summer flowering annual and edible leaf and flower. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love this plant because it is easy, bright and cheerful. I especially love...
Apr 10, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Hamamelis vernalis ‘Amethyst’ aka Amethyst vernal witch hazel Type of Plant: A shrub for full sun to part shade that flowers in March and April Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love most of the witch hazels, but this one is pretty spectacular in the late winter...
Mar 26, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Corydalis lutea – aka Yellow Corydalis Type of Plant: A short-lived perennial with soft, ferny foliage and bright yellow flowers that bloom for most of the summer. Hardy in Zone 5 to 7. Why I Love/Hate this plant: Yes, it’s short lived, but it’s worth growing!...
Mar 19, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Kerria japonica aka Japanese Kerria Type of Plant: This is a shrub with bright green stems and bright yellow flowers that is hardy in Zones 4-9. In most areas this plant grows to about 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Some have single flowers, but ‘Pleniflora’ is a...
Mar 13, 2021 | Projects/Crafts
Let’s face it. Often spring is a tease. “I’m here! I’m gone! I’m back…wait, not yet!” We are bounced from 60° days to 15° nights in a blink of an eye, so we must savor the outdoors when we can, and provide our own spring cheer...
Mar 12, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Narcissus ‘Tête-à-tête’ aka tete-a-tete miniature daffodils Type of Plant: This early flowering spring bulb is a mini-daffodil that is commonly sold in pots at garden centers in the early spring. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love how this plant is widely...