Solidaster, a beautiful hybrid between Solidago (goldenrod) and Aster, is a vibrant perennial that brings the best of both parent plants into the garden. With its sunny yellow flowers and hardy constitution, Solidaster is a versatile plant suited for various garden settings. It combines the bright, golden blooms of goldenrod with the bushy growth habit…
Aptenia, also known as baby sun rose or heartleaf ice plant, is a low-growing succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy green leaves that are heart-shaped and glossy, and produces vibrant pink or purple daisy-like flowers that bloom in abundance during the spring and summer months. Aptenia is a genus…
Ceanothus, also known as California lilac, is a beautiful shrub that can be grown in a variety of climates and settings. Ceanothus, commonly known as California lilac, is a genus of of about 50 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and small trees native to North America. They are known for their clusters of vibrant…
Flavor is probably the best reason for selecting a tomato for kitchen garden growing. Once you have identified your favorite tomato (or tomatoes), the memory of that fruit’s flavor will easily get you started in spring and keep you going until harvest year after year. Getting to know new tomatoes and their tastes will bring…
Acanthus–commonly called bear’s breeches–is an imposing perennial with deeply cut, glossy dark green leaves, and tall snapdragon-like flowers. It is grown for its bold-textured evergreen leaves and sculptural beauty. The mauve-and-white tubular flowers bloom on tall, dramatic stalks for a month in early summer. The flowers can be freshly cut. Acanthus can be used in large…
Rheum – commonly called Rhubarb–bears big, elongated, heart-shaped, crinkled leaves and red-tinted leafstalks. Towering panicles of petalless flowers appear above the leaves in summer. There are about 50 species of Rheum; some are ornamental and some bear edible leaf stalks though the leaves are poisonous. Many members of the Rheum genus are grown for their large…
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