I Love Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’

I Love Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’

Name:    Wolf Eye Dogwood aka Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’  Type of Plant:  This small tree is a variegated version of the popular kousa dogwood. The leaves are not only green and white, but wavy on the edges as well.  You can find single trunk versions, or multi-stemmed...
I Love Lemon Verbena

I Love Lemon Verbena

Name:    Aloysia citriodora aka lemon verbena  Type of Plant:    In areas where this plant is hardy, Zones 8 – 10, it’s a small shrub. But in colder climates this herb is treated as an annual.  Why I Love/Hate this plant:  It’s the definition of aromatherapy! Pick a...
I Love Hyacinthus orientalis

I Love Hyacinthus orientalis

Name: Hyacinthus orientalis aka garden hyacinths. Type of Plant: These spring flowers grow from bulbs that are typically planted in the fall outdoors, but they are also available in pots in garden centers right now. They come in a variety of colors and are known for...
I Love the Lenten Rose, aka Helleborus orientalis

I Love the Lenten Rose, aka Helleborus orientalis

Name: Helleborus orientalis aka the Lenten rose, or Lenten rose hellebore Type of Plant: A perennial for part to full shade. Hardy in zones 4 to 9, and growing best in a neutral pH soil, these plants often self-sow and naturalize. Why I Love/Hate this plant: Flowers...
Fornari Launches New Garden Radio Program

Fornari Launches New Garden Radio Program

April 1st, Cape Cod, Massachusetts In a statement released today, author and broadcaster C.L. Fornari announced that she is launching a new radio program  called Garden Lie. Fornari is the long-time host of GardenLine, heard on WXTK, and the co-host of Plantrama. In...
April Fools Posts From Years Past

April Fools Posts From Years Past

April 1, 2019  Stevens Point, WI A feud between neighboring plant lovers threatens the day/night cycle for hundreds of people in central Wisconsin. The dispute all started when April Loof, a well known garden writer in the region, decided to plant sunflowers...
Essential

Essential

We’re hearing a great deal about who and what is essential. Here are some of my thoughts…        
I Love Pieris japonica ‘Dorothy Wycoff’

I Love Pieris japonica ‘Dorothy Wycoff’

Name: Pieris japonica ‘Dorothy Wycoff’ aka Dorothy Wycoff Andromeda Type of Plant: A shrub for shade and part shade that flowers in early spring. Native to Japan and Eastern China, hardy in USD Zones 5 to 8. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love Pieris japonica as long...
Dairy Free Nut Cookies

Dairy Free Nut Cookies

If you like soft, rich cookies such as the classic Mexican wedding cakes, you’ll love these cookies.  This is a vegan recipe.   Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. and cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 1 cup regular flour 1 cup almond flour ½ teaspoon baking...
I Love Sedum Album Coral Carpet

I Love Sedum Album Coral Carpet

Name: Sedum album ‘Coral Carpet’ Type of Plant: This is a low stonecrop sedum, perfect for planting in between flagstones and in rock gardens. Hardy in zones 3 to 9, this succulent is drought tolerant and grows even in very poor but well drained soils. Why I Love/Hate...
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