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Larkspur is July's Birth Flower If you didn’t sow Larkspur seed in October for flowering in late spring, no worries. You can buy the plants at your local gardening center. Larkspur (Delphinium consolida,) which symbolizes an open heart, tends to be a bit fussy. But if you have success, Larkspur is a beautiful addition to any garden. And for those born in July, [...]
Hurry, Summer is Coming! It has been cold, warm, and wet this spring, which will be great for the summer But it's made for a difficult time in trying to start and finish the usual spring garden chores. Here is a June list, a few days early. Eliminating at least half of your lawn [...]
There are few more spectacular sights in the early summer garden than a magnificent rambler rose in full flower. Typically the rambler's flowers are small to medium-sized, they hang in large clusters or panicle, creating a very dramatic affect. Their scent or fragrance is typically musky wafting wonderfully through the air. Ramblers are variable group of roses and very versatile too. [...]
Today's Green Living tip falls into the Water Conservation category... recycle water by adding a rain barrel! Adding a rain barrel to your landscape is a pretty simple project that can be completed in a single day. Did you know a typical 1/2" rain storm will fill a 50 gallon rain barrel, while a 1" rainstorm produces 1/2 gallon of water per square foot of [...]
The Toad Lily With its beautiful orchid-like white flowers with purple flecks and graceful arching growth habit, Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta) compels anyone who gazes upon it to stop for a closer look. A must have for any garden, the Toad Lily blooms from late summer through the fall season and happily grows in the shade, providing an unforgetable eye-catching colorful interest. The plant typically stands 2-3 [...]
Amy Goldman's Favorite Heirloom's I was thumbing through the May 2009 issue of the late, great Metropolitan Home and found the "Seed Saver" feature which shared Gardener Amy Goldman, an aficionada of heriloom fruits & vegetables, and her favorite varities from her half acre plot in New York. It's a wonderful feature, and since it's the season, I had to scan & share with a close up of the text, below.
Free Seed Packets from DIYLife are GardenWise! We saw this offer on DIYLife.com and couldn't resist sharing the info! FREE wildflower seeds for the first 1,000 people who list an item on Diggerslist. We could recap DIYLife's story, but we just wouldn't do them justice, so here in their own words on the GardenWise blog . . . "Need that extra push to get rid [...]
August Color for Your Garden Nothing can ruin a garden experience faster than the August heat and a potential lack of water for your plantings and containers. It's easy to forget how often to water in the August heat. Plan now for August, the toughest summer month on your garden. It's also a great time to take a closer [...]
A GardenWise Adventure with Vines Vines can play a key role in a garden space. These wonderful and adventurous climbing plants create vertical interest as they wrap themselves around garden elements, such as gazebos, arbors and trellises, adding new dimensions and important focal points. They can also soften architecture and disguise areas that aren't fully developed. Strategically placed, vines can also hide areas that are [...]
Larkspur – A Late Spring Bloomer If you didn’t sow Larkspur seed in October for flowering in late spring, no worries. You can buy the plants at your local gardening center. Larkspur (Delphinium consolida,) which symbolizes an open heart, tends to be a bit fussy, and I’ve not had much luck in the DC-area. But if you have success, [...]