August can feel like a long time to wait for a some plants to finally put forth flowers, all while the rest of the garden might be blooming its head off. On the other hand, by the time we get to August, our gardens can conceivably start to look kind of tired and bedraggled, and having a few plants that are just coming into bloom can be a very good thing. I have often said that in the Pacific Northwest you can find a plant blooming every day of the year…
I am having a hard time accepting that September is upon us already. The school year is beginning once again and fall will soon be in the air. In all honesty, autumn is my favorite season in the garden (without question), but having said that, I am in no hurry to…