Sometimes in cold December it’s nice to remember those warm August days. These photos were taken in August of this year in my neighborhood. I really enjoyed watching these kniphofia plants grow and bloom. They are planted in large clumps in a twenty foot border. The repetition of planting worked really well and they put on a gorgeous display during bloom. The grass-like leaves are … Continue reading Red Hot Poker
Schizostylis is a welcome addition to the fall blooming collection. This perennial, also known as Kaffir lily or Crimson Flag, grows up to two feet tall and has a grass-like foliage. It is evergreen in warmer climates, but will survive down to USDA zone 7. It blooms in shades of pink, salmon and red with a delicate star shape and makes a long lasting cut … Continue reading Schizostylis Adds Fall Color
After a long day at work, isn’t it welcome to come home to a crock pot filled with warm, simmering stew? After the kneading and rising of yeast, nothing is better than a golden brown loaf of freshly baked bread. Food recipes require a short time of preparation and then give us comfort and sustenance. Flower bulb recipes take longer to ‘bake’, but the flowers … Continue reading Bulb Mixes for Continual Spring Bloom
Gladiolus callianthus is a lovely fall bloomer. I planted this bulb in early summer. Continue reading Peacock Gladiolus
I’m studying plants for the CPH exam (certified professional horticulturist) and am fearful of the ferns. They are long on Latin and difficult to memorize…so many syllables! Here are some of the meanings of these four feisty ferns. (From Dictionary of Plant Names by Timber Press) Blechnum spicant or Deer Fern. This is an evergreen native fern. Blechnum is a Greek name for fern. … Continue reading Four Feisty Ferns
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