It’s Getting Hot in Here
As the summer heats up and lettuces I missed are continuing to bolt, peppers and tomatoes grow abundant, but what plants are doing the best in my garden through all of the late summer heat? 3. Cosmos Although most plants in my garden are turning yellow and brown, my Cosmos have held their own this…
Coneflower? I Hardly Know Her!
In July, when most gardens sag under the weight of hot, humid air, coneflowers stand tall and proud. Petals not ornate like dahlias, nor dainty like pansies, cling to sturdy stems, like sun-faded flags. I planted them last spring, with few expectations. But by summer’s end, they had only grown healthy, deep green leaves. I…
Flowers I’m Growing (and Accidentally Growing)
As the spring garden comes to a close, my neglected bok choy and a few missed radishes decided to make themselves known. Almost overnight, these small plants erupted with small bursts of yellow and white flowers, stealing the show from my snapdragons and violas. While some may see these plants bolting and think to pull…
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