A friend recently asked about this plant in my garden, and I couldn't think of the name. But can you blame me? How am I supposed to keep track of all these things I buy and plant willy nilly. I figure it's better than letting them go distressed as I wring my hands...
Far Reaches Farm: Articles from The Editorial Side
The Jagged Edge: Serrated Foliage Round Up
We get a lot of people searching plant lust for serrated leaves, and I often wonder, are people seeing some jaw-dropping Melianthus out in the world, and searching for the name? I can see it, because that plant is always love at first sight. Or are people searching...
Unexpected groundcovers
Groundcovers are... The icing on the cake? The bow on the present? The cherry on the sundae? Whatever cliche fits best, they deserve some special attention. Last week I realized how important groundcovers are to pulling together a garden, and I've been looking for...
Dear Santa, a letter from a gardener
It is my understanding, Santa, that there is no limit to what your sleigh can carry. While I don't claim to understand the underlying physics, I shall be delighted to receive your bountiful offerings of my most coveted plants on Christmas morning, nonetheless. With...