Earlier this spring, one of my assignments from Family Handyman was to write an article about how to grow lavender from seed. With pictures. Which meant I had to actually grow lavender from seed …
My Personal Prime Days!
Short Version: In my online store, where I sell autographed copies of my books, use the code "Prime," and it will take off the $5 I add on for shipping in the U.S. Long Version: Did you …
Viola Seedlings Are Blooming!
I have a little planter that fits around the umbrella pole on my patio table. It consists of six pie-shaped wedges. In the spring, as soon as I've set up the table, I plant this planter with... …
Verbena: One Flower, Many Stories
I have a little stand of Verbena bonariensis 'Vanity' growing in the flower bed I made around my mailbox last fall. There are a lot of directions I could take this story. For starters, I could …
A Rose, A Thorn, and A Bud
Many people and groups use the concept of a rose, a thorn, and a bud to describe emotions, projects, life in general or as an icebreaker in a large group. Without simplifying it too much, the rose …
Purslane
I had to laugh when I received a sample of a new ornamental purslane earlier this spring from PanAmerican Seed. This is Portulaca oleracea 'Toucan Fuchsia', not to be confused with …
