Raindrops on the Lady’s Mantle
We have certainly had our share of rain over the past few days. It has been cold and damp as well but the rain gives me the opportunity to go out and take photos of the raindrops on the leaves. … Continued
Plant Profile: Anemone
This is a lovely flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is related to the pasque flower, which tends to be the perennial plant here. Anemone means ‘daughter of the wind’ in Greek and they are frequently called Wind Flowers. I … Continued
Plant Profile: Solomon Seal
Solomon seal, or Polygonatum, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the lily family that is native to North America. It blooms in early spring with dangly white blooms. They aren’t big or showy blooms but small white one that hang from the … Continued
Plant Profile: Zinnias
Zinnias, or Asteraceae, originally from Mexico, are a lovely annual plant to grow from seed. They come in many vibrant colours and are great for cut flowers. Plants prefer full sun and well drained soil. Trim off faded flowers to … Continued
Plant Profile: Rudbekia
Rudbeckia or black eyed Susan, brown eyed Susan, gloriosa or rudbekia. I love this native/wildflower that grows in the garden each year. There are over 20 varieities, sometimes called coneflowers. I have at least 6 different varieties, but don’t know the … Continued
Plant Profile: Obedient Plant
O for Obedience plant … a perennial plant that isn’t always obedient in the garden as it can become quite invasive. Or is it O for obedient plant … that shows no obedience when growing in the garden. Obedience/obedient plant … Continued
Plant Profile: Morning Glory
Morning glories or Ipomena are wonderful fast, growing annual vines that produce numerous blooms during August and September. These vines will self seed if the seeds drop to the ground and over winter. Blooms can be white, pink, blue, mauve, and … Continued
Plant Profile: Lupins
Lupins are a tall perennial plant that prefers full sun and dry soil. They bloom in late spring or early summer, usually around June. Lupins are of Egyptian or East Mediterranean origin. The plant belongs to the Lupinus family of … Continued
Plant Profile: Impatiens
ABC Wednesday follows the alphabet and uses a letter each week for participants to come up with all sorts of things that start with that letter. I’ve been following a gardening theme which gives me a chance to review various … Continued
Plant Profile: Peruvian Daffodils
P is for Peruvian daffodils. I’ve picked a gardening theme for Alphabe-Thursday so that I can post photos of beautiful blooms to cheer us up through the cold, winter days. Peruvian Daffodils are sometimes referred to as spider flower, probably for … Continued
Plant Profile: Hollyhocks
In my quest to forget about winter and review some of the blooms from the garden in previous years it is time to share some lovely hollyhocks or alcea rosea. These drought resistant plants do well in sunny locations. An … Continued
Plant Profile: Godetia
Godetia, Clarkia Amoena, also known as satin flower or silk flower. It is also known as farewell to spring as the blooms prefer the warmer temperatures the end of spring brings, but not overly hot. These are lovely, long lasting … Continued
Plant Profile: Nasturtiums
N is for nasturtiums or Trapaeolum. Nasturtiums are a beautiful annual plant that grow well in large containers or right in the garden. The flowers and young leaves are edible as long as you haven’t used any sort of pesticide on … Continued
Plant Profile: Dianthus
ABC Wednesday is up to D for this week. Here are some blooms to lift your spirits over the winter. Dianthus or pinks are a low growing, herbaceous perennial plants that get covered in masses of scented pink flowers in the … Continued