I Love Honey Nut Squash

Nov 22, 2014 | Love This!

Name: Honey Nut Squash Type of Plant:  A fantastic small winter squash for growing on a trellis or other support in full sun. Why I love this:  Where do I start to rave about this plant? OK…we have to start with the taste of the end product because if that isn’t...

Words To Live By

Nov 21, 2014 | Love This!

“Don’t Piss Off The Fairies” Outdoor Wall Plaque

I Love Cryptomeria japonica

Nov 15, 2014 | Love This!

Name: Cryptomeria japonica aka Japanese cryptomeria or Japanese cedar Type of Plant:  Large to medium (depending on cultivar) sized evergreen tree for full sun or part-sun. Hardy in zones 5 to 9 Why I love this: This needled evergreen has bright, pale green foliage in...

I Love Colette Climbing Rose

Nov 8, 2014 | Love This!

Name: Rosa ‘Meiroupis’ aka Colette climbing rose Type of Plant:  Climbing rose for full sun – hardy zones 5 -9 Why I love this: If I had to name one climbing rose as my favorite, I’d have to say it was Colette. I’ve grown this rose in full sun and part-sun...

Amaryllis Repotting in November

Nov 7, 2014 | Love This!

So you sent your Amaryllis to summer camp (your backyard or patio) where they were fertilized and watered and had a wonderful time. Now, like all returning campers, they have come home with dirty laundry (weeds) and are in need a good rest. Most people have heard that...

I Love Bidens Goldilocks Rocks

Nov 1, 2014 | Love This!

Name: Bidens ferulifolia Goldilocks Rocks Type of Plant:  Low growing, almost shrubby annual for full sun. Why I love this: Although I’ve been familiar with this Proven Winners annual for years, I’ve never planted Goldilocks Rocks Bidens in my own garden. The past...