Dahlia 'Firepot' is stunning
This is my second year growing Dahlias. Last year I came across this variety 'Firepot' at a local perennial farm.
Flowers
Creating a perennial border bed
Throughout the first year in 2021, I experimented with different plantings for this bed. It is important go through an entire year to get a feel for the sunlight for…
Yellow Bells 'Sangria' Esperanza
Yellow Bells aka Esperanza (Tecoma stans 'Sangria') looks delicious and adds a sunny spice to your garden. I first spotted this variety at Buchanan's Native Plants in November 2011. I…
Rosarian Needed: Can You Identify this Rose?
I bought this rose about 9 years ago and it has been planted in this clay pot ever since. I occasionally add some compost as a top dressing, and toss…
Book Review and Giveaway: Heirloom Bulbs For Today
Book Review + Giveaway Contest (Contest Ended 3/15/2011) This page contains affiliate links to products or services I recommend. If you purchase through one of these links, I make a…
Bee Happy
Bees. For some... it can send them running in the opposite direction. For me, it sends me running in with my camera. My Garden Insectary is a magnet for bees…
Photos from the Garden This Month
I've taken a break from blogging this month to catch up on a few projects at work. With the relentless heat I've found it best to spend time working on…
Crinum Mrs. James Hendry is an Outstanding Summer Bloomer
This week, on the edge of my driveway, in a reused plastic 5 gallon pot a delightful surprise appeared. A Mrs. James Hendry crinum bloomed. I had forgotten which variety…
March Bloom Day 2010
What's blooming in your garden this month? Gerbera daisy Gerbera jamesonii which orginates from the Transvaal region of South Africa. One of my favorite flowers. Carolina jasmine (or "jessamine") Gelsemium…