It’s late Spring in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S.A. and we just received our Blue Salvia seeds from Park Seed. Look at how tiny the seeds are … they are so tiny that they are difficult to pick up with fingers, so we are just going to spread the […]
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We have been admiring Red Gerbera Daisies for the last few years at our local garden nursery. This Spring, we decided to buy a hanging basket of 4 daisy plants! We took 2 plants out of the hanging basket and planted them in separate containers, and we kept the original […]
The entire world is in the midst of a Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic! Plant nurseries are closed. Home Depot is open during limited hours so there are long lines in the parking lots. State governors have issued stay-at-home orders. What’s a gardener to do? It’s planting season so we ordered seeds […]
Tropical Cannas are large showy plants with lush green leathery leaves and clusters of large bright flowers! One would imagine that they are too large for containers but they adjust very well. About one month ago, we dug up four clumps of Cannas from the ground. We placed one of […]
During peak gardening season, I suffered an injury that prevented me from gardening. I went to a local hotel to convalesce and heal. During the first 2 weeks, I couldn’t walk without severe pain and assistance. However, once I was able to walk unassisted, I took a nice leisurely walk […]
It’s summertime in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S.A. We have a gorgeous plant that is native to the Mid-Atlantic area, which is Black-Eyed Susans. They are perennials so they multiply and return every Summer. They do not need fertilizer; just full sun and water when they get dry. […]
Lamb’s Ear is an interesting and unique ground cover. It has thick furry leaves, which is why it’s call Lamb’s Ear. Children love to touch Lamb’s ear because it is so unusual for leaves to feel furry! It is very easy to maintain. No pruning is necessary. We fertilize lightly […]