Make a Fall Resolution to Get Growing!
Thursday, September 6th, 2012 Posted in Insects, Seeds, Vines, bulbs, children, community gardens, crafts, destinations, disease, garden design, garden projects, lawn replace, urban farms, wildlife | 6 Comments »It’s a sure sign that fall is really coming when Oxblood lilies bloom! Mine started showing up two weeks early near the patio Turk's cap, thanks to the bit of rain I got. We’re finally turning the corner, folks. So, that ...
Blooming for Wildlife!
Thursday, May 10th, 2012 Posted in Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Late spring flowers, bees, butterflies, crafts, daylilies, deer, garden design, native plants, pruning, shade plants, wildlife | 6 Comments »My namesake bloomed this week! In 2008, I couldn’t resist a try at the Asiatic lily ‘Linda’. Her visit is brief, but worth it for that vibrant golden orange, just lovely against the last of the larkspurs. This daylily in the den ...
Garden cheers|Sharon Lovejoy|When to move a plant|Basil preserve
Thursday, November 17th, 2011 Posted in Insects, Nurseries, bees, books, butterflies, crafts, fall plants, herbs, winter color | 6 Comments »What cheery days, at last! ‘Butterpat’ chrysanthemum just couldn’t wait to say “welcome back!” Salvia regla echoes its thrill for days that don’t scorch our souls. Plant this native fall-blooming perennial around your trees for some leaf canopy fireworks, especially if you ...
Screening plants + what’s in a name + when to plant bulbs
Thursday, October 6th, 2011 Posted in Native Plant Week, Nurseries, Pet of the Week, bulbs, butterflies, crafts, deer, garden design, shade plants | 10 Comments »The other day, I sorted through plant tags stuffed into a pot on the patio. (I don’t save every tag, or I’d need a pot the size of my house). I keep a running list of “dream plants.” Since this can ...
