A Bunny You Need In Your Fall Garden
I was strolling through my local garden store this weekend when I came across this perfect fall combination of Sedum 'Autumn Joy' and Pennisetum 'Little Bunny' or 'Hameln'.
View ArticleThe Healing Trees of the 9/11 Memorial
As I'm sure most people are aware, at the site of the World Trade Centers a public space is being created to honor those who have fallen on that fateful day. The memorial park contains water features...
View ArticleLondon’s Not-So-Secret Garden
If you ever have the chance to go to London, be sure to check out England's second oldest botanic garden of Chelsea Physic Garden. This little green haven is nestled in the heart of the bustling city...
View ArticleNew England Fall Color
Asters are a great addition of some fall pizzazz in the mid-border of the perennial garden. They look great with other fall plantings such as Goldenrod (the gold and purple contrast is superb!),...
View ArticleMagical Moonflowers Emerge
As the Morning Glory blooms began to fade with the cooler fall weather, the Moonflowers were brought to life by the full moon and this amazing flower burst into full bloom. As the name suggests, the...
View ArticleTerrestrial Anemones for the Fall Garden
Available in shades of white and pink to a slight pinkish-purple, these flowers remind me of large strawberry flowers. Double-petaled varieties are also grown commonly in nurseries. One of my favorite...
View ArticleA Breakup Bigger than Kardashian and Humphries
A stranded car caused by a fallen tree. This past weekends storm was a deadly combination of heavy, wet snow and leaves still on trees resulting in massive amounts of damage. Falling limbs and entire...
View ArticleShrubs Can Be Flamers Too
Euonymus alatus 'Compacta' , aka burning bush, creates a show stopping fall foliage display of fire engine red. It is extremely prevalent in commercial settings, such as your strip malls and office...
View ArticleOrnamental Potato Vines Worth Eating
As I was clearing out my exterior containers for the winter, I came across a sweet potato vine "potato". I've seen spuds from these ornamental vines before but never thought to try to consume them. I...
View ArticleExit Fall Stage Left
I was inspired to stop the other day to take a picture of this amazing display of fall color. The orange flame is actually a mature japanese maple.
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