Ten Signs of Autumn in the Garden August 15, 2011 ANEMONOPSIS MACROPHYLLA EXCITES EVERYONE WHO FIRST VIEWS IT IN THE LATE SUMMER WOODLAND GARDEN #1 RARE ANEMONOPSIS FLOWER IN THE WOODLAND GARDEN The second… Continue Reading
Totally Tubular August 6, 2011 WHITE Sinningia tubiflora, Tulbagia violacea ssp alba, and Galtonia candicans I thought that it was interesting that three white tubular flowers were blooming at… Continue Reading
I HEART TERRAIN (part 1) August 5, 2011 I just returned from a private blog event hosted by Terrain, the gorgeous gardening lifestyle store located just outside of Philadelphia, PA owned by URBN… Continue Reading
My 5 favorite Design Tips for August August 1, 2011 TIP # 1 GREEN IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST CHOICE- As I depart for a secret event in Philadelphia today ( more on that… Continue Reading
How to Tease Hummingbirds August 1, 2011 Semi hardy Sinningia tubiflora in the garden. This still relatively difficult to find, yet easy to master perennial will still need winter protection in… Continue Reading
A Mediterranean Escape, In Your Garden August 1, 2011 The colors of the Mediterranean are bright, sunny and rich, even in the shade. Olives ripen on the larger olive trees, and yes, I… Continue Reading
In the dunes of the Cape July 30, 2011 I spent a few days in Wellfleet, on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Our family rents a home in the dunes every year, and even… Continue Reading
Peruvian Daffodils July 25, 2011 A HYBRID HYMENOCALLIS, OR ISMENE ‘SULFER QUEEN’ OPENS IT’S HIGHLY FRAGRANT FLOWERS GROWING IN A CONTAINER ON THE WALK TO THE GREENHOUSE. Ismene ‘Sulfer… Continue Reading
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea Garden July 25, 2011 OK, I KNOW, IT’S SO NOT ME, BUT KIDS LOVE THIS SORT OF PLAYFUL THEME.YOU CAN STILL CALL IT WHAT EVER YOU WANT, I… Continue Reading
My River Nile – Papyrus for us July 24, 2011 ONE OF THE OLDEST USEFUL PLANTS TO MANKIND, THE PAPYRUS (CYPERUS PAPYRUS) PROVIDED PAPER TO THE PHARAOHS, AND SERVED AS CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FOR BOATS… Continue Reading