Snowed In.

This winter has been remarkably hard for plants. It started with a terrible and extreme cold snap in November before many plants had totally hardened off for the winter.  The problem at that time was the cold came before the snow which protects more tender plants. On Wednesday morning I woke up to look out [...]

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2010 in review

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers About 3 million people visit the Taj Mahal every year. This blog was viewed about 46,000 times in 2010. If it were the Taj [...]

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Crimson Orange Goblets Swaying In The Breeze.

When I was a small child bright and vibrant colors excited and fascinated me.  There was the clear yellows of the Daffodils out at the lake, the brilliant blue of the Siberian Irises at home. Near the end of the school year i would see the crimson-red of some Oriental Poppies (Papaver orientale) in a yard as I passed [...]

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Moving Daze!

I have just moved this last week. I am having some issues with my internet and phone and will not be able to post any new plants until at least February 15th. Now you know whyIam calling this a DAZE!…because I am in a state of distress and disorganization. See you all soon with new plants and places!

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The Scent of Honey in the Fall Air.

When I was in Horticulture school we learned many plants ranging from small ground covers, larger shrubs and finally to the majestic trees. Some of these plants are very overused while others are not seen enough, it all depends on how well known and in fashion they are.  One tree I learned is much more [...]

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Making Cyclamen from Sowbread..Oh My!

When I came to live on the coast i was surprised to see how some plants were used. the climate here is just a notch below where many tender annuals will grow as perennials such as Snapdragons which winter over, sometimes for many years like the ones outside my kitchen window. Others are house plants [...]

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Forest Fireworks.

I am a fuzzy spike which is like a wand in the dark, but my fame comes from the scent of my leaves which I am named after. I come in several parts, each one being separate. I like it dappled and burn in the sun.

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This or That, Can’t Make Up My Mind.

One of my better known bits is quite Mottled, although I am not rally that sort! I am another native here although you may think I come from more south of here because of my Latin name. Those silly naming people! I have at least 2 common names. One is four legged and the other [...]

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A Primordial Tourist.

  I often am a little flushed, but it’s not always the case. I blame it on the weather. I come from one of the oldest plant families on earth and parts of me look very ancient.  

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Shocking Beauty!

I really am a true native and one of the showiest you will ever see! My many flowers hang down like like a fiery upside down flaming torch. My inner sanctum is very small and showy! It’s just the rest of me that comes in other colors. My flowers are kind of stinky, but, don’t [...]

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