This is my new hosta. It's a passalong plant that I got from my sister. They got it in a package of 'assorted hostas' several years ago, so we don't know what variety it is. What we do know is that it …
Buying and Planting
This is a picture of a columbine in bloom mixed in with some other perennials. It is not a specific variety, as far as I know, just plain, simple, regular columbine.I like this time of year because …
Signs in the Garden
I made up this sign several years ago to put in my raised bed vegetable garden. It also serves as a tool rest. I attach it to the end of one of the raised beds, and then as I am working, I can lean my …
Snowball Bush and Weekend Update
Yes, spring! This is an old-fashioned 'snowball bush' in bloom a few days ago. I planted this just because I thought it would be a nice, old-fashioned large shrub to fill a spot in the back yard. My …
Dogbane
The Dogbane is just starting to bloom.The botanical name is Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Star', also called Blue Dogbane. It's a nice perennial, one of the few "true blues". The picture doesn't …
Gardening Vacation
"Gardening Vacation 2006" has officially started. Stop by for occasional updates. First tasks tomorrow are to "lay in supplies", including top soil and peat moss, trim and mow the lawn, put out the …