Garden along the road less traveled

Speak Softly: The Language of Flowers

Posted in Featured Articles, garden tales

Tussie Mussies, those dainty old fashioned bouquets, were once a domain of theLanguage of Flowers. In Victorian times the choice...

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Alchemilla Mollis, Lady’s Mantle

Posted in Featured Articles, herbs, perennials, plants

Alchemilla Mollis, Pleasant Partner- Experienced gardeners often rave over Alchemilla mollis. It is also a favorite among flower...

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Adenophora confusa, Ladybells

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Ladybells to Grace Your Garden Adenophora is a plant I tried due to the recommendations of the White Flower Farm catalogue. Also...

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Coreopsis Verticillata

Posted in Featured Articles, perennials, plants

This Coreopsis used to be on every ‘top perennials’ list when I started out gardening some thirty years ago. It has changed...

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Achilleas, Prairie Performers

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Not all Achilleas are golden, but one of the more famous ones is, “Coronation Gold“. I have grown several types and I think...

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