It’s not a “figleaf” of my imagination that sunsets are more colorful during the fall season. Color is on our minds due to the changing of foliage colors. After years of taking pictures on the…Continue Reading
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National Indoor Plant Week
In September we celebrate our indoor plants. The third week of September is National Indoor Plant Week. What we generally call “Houseplants” are primarily foliage plants native to tropical regions. These plants come from areas…Continue Reading
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Falling in Love
How often do I hear people say “I just love the fall season.” There is so much to love about October in the garden. From pumpkins and gourds to fall foliage color and crisp refreshing…Continue Reading
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Lablab purpureus
A favorite of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and so easy to grow! Just plant some seeds in spring and by August and September they put on a spectacular show covering a fence. Hyacinth Bean the…Continue Reading
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You my friend are in for a Root Awakening
As the month of August comes to a close we enter a new season for the yard and garden. A season of opportunity. The months of September and October are ideal for plant establishment because…Continue Reading