A couple of other blooming plants.  I have always wanted a Smoke Bush, the leaf colors are so pretty and the flowers (panicles) so airy and different, resembling smoke, therefore the name.  This variety is “Winecraft Black” and is the first Proven Winners Smokebush. Plant in full sun, at least 6 hours. Height 48 –…

Today I went out in the morning to pick some flowers to bring inside.  Wow, was it hot, 88 and humid.  Again, weeds everywhere but I kept to my mission and picked some hydrangeas, cone flowers, salvia, lilies, false sunflowers and scabiosa’s. Today was also the last day of Master Gardener College. Everything went smoothly…

Today I actually went out in the garden. I could not take it anymore, with all the rain and heat, the weeds were taking over the vegetable garden, (and others too, which I could not get to).  While out there I noticed that one of the rows of lilies were all blooming and also the…

I have 3 blueberry bushes in pots on my deck.  We had a great crop this year. No critters so far.  My husband made a PVC cage with black plastic netting around it.  Last year I came home and found a chipmunk had hanged himself in it trying to get to the blueberries. I felt…

The botanical gardens are opening up!  This is wonderful for me.  I got an email, that they will be opening with timed visits and everyone needs to wear a face mask.  This Wednesday, the 24, is an opportunity for us volunteers to first go and check it out, also timed visits. I signed up for…

I went out today with the best intentions; the weather was low 60’s and cloudy.  Perfect for me to be in the garden.  My knees weren’t feeling great and I had a feeling that I might not be able to do what I wanted, I had to try.  First item on my list was to…

I also checked out the Butterfly bush, (Buddleia), an all time favorite of mine!  I think every household, especially with children, should have at least one!  They come in all different colors and bloom throughout the season, and of course live up to to their name.  If you cut off the dead blooms, you will…

Wow, I just came inside. It is hot out already!  Supposed to be 95 today.  Maggie has been sleeping in and I wanted to get her out before it got too hot.  We went out at 11.  I was going to go water some potted plants on the deck but she wanted to go out…

Rosemary, Lavender, Flat leaf Parsley, Thyme, Greek Oregano, Chives, Dill, Cilantro My herb garden is in a raised bed next to the vegetable garden. Most of the herbs are perennial except for the Parsley, which is biennial. The Dill reseeded from last year.  The Cilantro is the only new one. Basil is planted in the…