Surprise! This begonia is hardy enough to be just another shade perennial in my garden. "Just another shade perennial" is how I casually refer to it when people are surprised to see it growing …
Little Zinnias
What are those? Zinnias. Nuh-uh Yes, zinnias. They don't look like zinnias. You don't believe me? These are Zinnia angustifolia, my new favorite zinnia. Such cute, little zinnias …
Morning!
I do like "first thing in the morning" as the best time to get things done. So far this morning... I've watered the front lawn. How did it get so dry so fast? After not having to water since …
Rabbit, Rabbit
Several years ago, I read that on the first day of the month you are supposed to say "rabbit, rabbit" first thing in the morning. Why? Because it is supposed to bring you good luck, good fortune, …
Can’t Say This About All Flowers
I spotted these pretty pink Japanese anemones at Newfields. Many gardeners shudder when they see these flowers because they are a "good naturalizer." Code word for they can spread a bit in a …
Start This Thing Called a Garden
When was that time of the season when I could sit back and relax because the spring gardening to-do list was finished, with everything crossed off as done? Never. Never was that time. A garden …
