I have always been drawn to begonias. Growing up in southern California, they were a staple in the landscape and every public park had masses of them bedded out in grand displays. The most commonly used varieties were…
Evolution Coneflowers - They Just Keep Getting Better & Better
Over the last 10 years I have written several times about the attributes of our North American native, Echinacea purpurea, or what we commonly refer to as a coneflower. These tough perennials mix well with Ornamental Grasses, Sedums, Lavender, Black-eyed Susan Daisies and really, just about any summer blooming perennial that likes a hot, dry, location. And while they have been a staple on most gardens…
July In The Garden
Normally, July would be the time of year to kick back and enjoy the fruits of our labors as the zucchini starts to produce, the tomatoes begin to color up (at least the cherry types), the summer blooming perennials dance into bloom, and my containers fill out into the glorious compositions I envisioned when I planted them. But alas, to no surprise to anyone, things are late this year… very late…
Go Big Or Go Home
Celebrate National Pollinator Week
Coping With The Weather
A June Standout - Korean Dogwoods And Their Hybrids
Starting in late March our native dogwood tree, Cornus nutallii, starts bloomin and then in the month of May we can observe the eastern dogwood tree, Cornus florida. Finally, in the month of June the Korean dogwoods, Cornus kousa, come into bloom. They are a slightly larger tree with more of a rounded form and can also bloom in either white or shades of pink…
It is February and one of my favorite holidays is upon us… Valentine’s Day, the time to pause and show both appreciation and love to all. I personally will admit to having minimal psychological prowess on this topic, but I certainly try my best each and every year, as I am sure all of you do as well. Chocolates, cuddly stuffed animals, a fancy dinner, a nice movie, a spa day and of course anything that…