12 Bright Midsummer Perennial Bloomers
Midseason bloom is full of bright summer colors that match the mood and the atmosphere of summer in the Midwest. It gets hot here...
Read MoreGallery of Peonies in My Garden, Early June
Early June just burst with bloom around here, in my Ohio garden. That is when the scent of the luscious peonies, with early roses...
Read MoreWhy Plant Perennials?
With the economy still in the dumps, everyone is interested in growing their own food (including me), so what is the purpose in growing...
Read MorePhlox Subulata Planting Hints
Another Plant Profile from ilonasgarden.com Once upon a time I grew pink Phlox subulata in a rock garden; in my garden, now, the blue...
Read MoreHellebores: Christmas and Lenten Roses
During the winter of 2009, I purchased some potted hellebore plants on clearance from Whole Foods Market. I had read about the Christmas...
Read MoreBlue Flax, Linum narbonense
Blue Flax is a piece of summer sky fallen into the garden, shimmering blue flowers reflecting clear unclouded heavens. Opening during the...
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