The Japanese Anemone is a late-summer blooming perennial. In the winter, however, the seed heads unfold into white cotton ball-like puffs. This herbaceous plant grows 2’ tall but the flower stalks come another 2’ above the bulk of the plant creating a unique look. Some varieties self-sow freely so be prepared for the possibility of…
Category Archives: Plant Profiles
How to plant Bulbs Indoors?
Have you ever wondered how to plant bulbs indoors? Forcing bulbs during winter has been a favorite way for gardeners to enjoy beautiful flowers even when the weather outside isn’t cooperating. Here is a photo of some paperwhite narcissus I forced last year:
Hydrangea Shrubs – Bold Flowers
I love Hydrangeas. Their graceful beauty…..cheerful flowers…… Here are some of the lovely ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangea blooms from the plants we put in church this spring – already blooming away in brilliant contrast to the yellow ‘Stella de Ora’ Daylillies. Check out the latest Hydrangea Plant Profile for information on how to grow your…
Recent Plant Profiles
As we head into the heat of summer and duck indoors a bit quicker take some time to plan any changes you want to make to your garden – NOW! Now is the time to plan becuase the Autumn season is a fantastic time to plant your plants in the garden to enjoy spring blooms…
Rose Tree Named Intrigue
Just a quick view of the rose ‘Intrigue’ now blooming on my tree rose. This is the same tree rose I described in the Roses for Containers and Trellis blog early this spring. Pretty color blooms that stand out nicely against our white and cream-yellow house. Such beautiful depth of color in…
My Knock Out Roses
Here is a picture of my Double Knock Out Rose that provides me with plenty of blooms for cutting. I love how freely it is flowering – even with the late cold spell we had recently it is still blooming away! I planted three along the chain link fence between our yard and the…
Bought some Easter Lillies
Last year I bought Easter Lillies for my mom and found out later she threw them out once they were finished blooming! Yikes! This year I’ve sent her the article I wrote about Growing Easter Lillies in the garden after you’ve enjoyed the Easter blooms indoors! And of course I bought some for myself as…
Indoor Bulbs Overwinter
I know it’s been awhile since I’ve updated this blog but I really HAVE been busy….when not with the sick kiddos who both succumbed to the flu, then with the garden which is beginning to flourish under the temperate days and cool, but not freezing, nights we’ve been having. Here are a couple pictures of…
Garden Question and Answer – Planting Bulb Depth
Just wanted to share with you a recent question from a reader. While the question about miniature bulbs for a small garden space or rock garden resulted in an article about Miniature Bulbs, this question had a much shorter answer so I thought I’d just share it here with you readers. The Question:Hi Angela,I have…
