Ever since I was a young kid I have been drawn to ferns. Growing up in Southern California I collected many varieties and had a patio dedicated to them…
Ornamental Grasses - Purveyors of Whimsy & Drama
Every Garden Needs A Bluebeard In It
Last week I pontificated about the merits of the genus Hibiscus and the fact that it is among the very few shrubs that bloom late into the summer. There are a handful of other summer-blooming choices that don’t come in quite so many variations but are just as reliable and dare I say, essential to creating that all illusive “year ‘round interest” in our gardens. Bluebeard is one such plant that will add late season interest in the sunny border with not a lot of fuss…
Every May my gardening thoughts are filled with appreciation for all of the wonderful plants we get to admire in our landscapes. With warmer temperatures on the horizon, spring has reached full swing and gardening treasures are…