What the Rains Brought
Water all you like with your hoses - but it takes a real rain to bring the garden to life. Even the rain from a hurricane can bring delightul surprises. Summer was a desert. Cracked, dry soil yielded little that gave pleasure; seeds dropped to ... [... more]
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Pride of Madiera
One hit wonders? Or monocarpic beauties? Read all about 4 Echiums here. Echiums are great plants! They love poor, dry soil and don't need a long hot summer to bloom. Deer don't seem to like them, and they all attract lots of bees. Echium ... [... more]
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Difficult Gardens: Shady Northern Exposures-Part 3
Continued discussion of plants that thrive in a north facing shade garden. Gerbera daisies grown in clay pots have proven capable of blooming in the shade. Their fluorescent colors are welcome in the garden. They are sensitive to dry soil and ... [... more]
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