13 Sep I Love Justicia carnea aka Brazilian plume flower.
Name: Justicia carnea aka Brazilian plume flower. Type of Plant: This is a shrub in tropical climates but an annual container plant for those who garden in the northeast. Why...
30 Aug Elevate Marigolds – An Annual Plant That Makes Me Happy
Name: Elevate Orange Marigold Hybrid Type of Plant: An annual marigold with huge, round flowers. Easy to grow from seed, and tall enough to make a statement in annual...
23 Aug I Love the Sugar Shack Buttonbush
Looking for a shrub that's fun, attracts butterflies and bees, and tolerates wet areas? Have I got a plant for you! Name: Cephalanthus occidentalis aka Sugar Shack Buttonbush Type of Plant:...
20 Aug Calling All Garden Speakers, Writers, Photographers, Broadcasters and Podcasters
There is still time to sign up for the GardenComm meeting in Salt Lake City! Tour private gardens, attend the trade show and learn about new plants or products, and learn...
16 Aug I’m Loving Monotropa Uniflora… aka Indian Pipe or Ghost Plant
Today, I’m loving a plant that you can’t buy. But if it appears in your garden, you can enjoy its fleeting beauty. Name: Monotropa uniflora aka Indian pipe, ghost plant...
09 Aug How Do I Love These Lobelia cardinalis…let me count the ways
Name: Lobelia cardinalis aka cardinal flower Type of Plant: A perennial native to North America that grows between 2 and 4 feet tall. This plant is hardy in zones 3...