Bring In the Outdoors
Not everyone gardens to this extent but there are multiple containers in this garden that could be brought inside for the winter. The beautiful new containers on your deck or patio or in your garden were a sight to behold…
THE FALL GARDEN
One of my back bed in late September 2108, filled with Dendranthema 'Warm Igloo', Sedum hybrid, Solidago, Anemone hybrida 'Alba', and Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies’ as well as a yellow juniper and a non-blooming hydrangea. Anemone x hybrida ‘September Charm’…
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
A closeup of the unusual flowers of Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' There are several species of Rudbeckia, the best known of which is R.fulgida, especially the cultivar ‘Goldsturm’ (often misspelled as Goldstrum). Sadly neglected is Rudbeckia subtomentosa, the Sweet Coneflower…
Travels with Bobbie
Scutellaria incana as seen at Mt. Cuba. Scutellaria incana in the shade of a nearby tree. I’m always looking for perennials that will do well in dry shade and I found one in several gardens while out on tour. Scutellaria…
Arum italicum – Italian Arum
Those of you who garden in shade need to know about Arum italicum. This unusual woodland perennial, native to Italy and the Mediterranean and hardy in zones 6 to 9, is a wonder. It has beautiful leaves, an unusual flower,…
Campanula punctata – Spotted Bellflower
And the drought continues. Last year, it seemed to rain every other day but not this year. This is the driest summer I can remember in quite a while. As I mentioned last time, what we need this year are…
Is It Time for a Xeriscape?
Last year and this spring, it seemed that it would never stop raining. Now, we are in an extended drought. Even with irrigation, my front lawn is browning out. Happily, many of the plants in my gardens are drought tolerant.…