I Love Franklinia alatamaha

May 31, 2014 | Love This!

Name:  Franklinia alatamaha Type of Plant: A small tree for full sun or part shade that is appealing for several reasons…read on as I explain. Why I love this:  Every plant has a story, but the tale behind this one is part mystery and part American history. ...

I Love Profusion Zinnias!

May 24, 2014 | Love This!

Name:  Profusion Zinnas Type of Plant:   These mounding zinnias are summer flowering annuals. You can grow them from seed or buy pots or packs at your local independent garden center. Why I love this: Unlike the taller growing zinnias (that I also love) these plants...

I Love Salvia Black and Blue

May 17, 2014 | Love This!

Yesterday’s post was about planting containers that are hummingbird magnets. Well one of my must-have plants for this purpose is Salvia ‘Black and Blue.’ Name:  Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’ Type of Plant:   A perennial in zones 8 to 10, this...

I Love Japanese Painted Fern

May 3, 2014 | Love This!

Name:  Athyrium niponicum var. pictum  Aka Japanese painted fern Type of Plant: Colorful fern for shade and part-shade in zones 3 to 8. Why I love this: Everyone wants more color in a shade garden, and this is a plant that steps up to do the job! Plants grow 12 to 18”...

A May Day Celebration

May 1, 2014 | Love This!

May is Gifts From The Garden Month. How will YOU celebrate? Need a life-affirming expression of faith and hope?  Grow something from seed.

Spring Windowboxes

Apr 29, 2014 | Love This!

I passed by this window box today and practically cheered out loud. Whoever planted this did it up right! Too often we’re hesitant to fully celebrate spring at this time of year and plant our window boxes or containers fully…”I’ll just wait...