Here is another project that is now complete... We discovered the waterfall was leaking so decided to do a rebuild and make the basin deeper. Now...
And in case you're wondering what I've been doing in my gardens that has been keeping me from enjoying them this year, I thought I'd share some...
I'm still working on my major redo's but did get a chance to see how things are doing without my normal care for them. And perhaps by next week I...
Here are a few late summer bloomers... IMG 5497 - Harlequin Glory Bower. IMG 5536 - Lisianthus (aka prairie gentian or bluebell gentian) 'Arena...
The other example of leaves changing color is the 'White Painted' hosta. The new leaves emerge bright green edges and white in the center. Then...
When you think about it, there seem to be many flowers that do this. Ornament cherry Fudan Zakura has pink blossom that slowly turn white as they...
Well Pieter, I won't leave you hanging.... I don't feel as though I've had a break since mid-May as it seems there is always something or someone...
I did the experiment back in early June when the third plant opened - flowers only lasted about 3 days but the smell was gone before the end of...
Sorry for the delay, but to answer your question I've copied an excerpt from an article I wrote on the plant... "...I also noticed the plants...
Its been awhile but I thought I'd share photos of something very unusual, Helicodiceros muscivorus aka the dead horse arum. They just opened this...
The Pacific Northwest Palm & Exotic Plant Society (aka the Hardy Palm Society) is pleased to announce their upcoming ANNUAL PLANT SALE on...
If you plant now you will get leaves, but no guarantee on blooms, but they will be ready to flower next year. I would recommend planting now as...
You may also want to consider Akebia quinata aka the Chocolate vine. These plants are extremely fast growing, aggressive climbers - so much so...
The new leaves are a bright golden-yellow when they emerge and as the season progresses they change to lighter shades of green - but still lighter...
