My husband and I have 2 sets of “grandtwins” and my mother and aunt are twins, so twins are special in our family. I guess that’s why the Narcissus ‘Smiling Twin’ Daffodil is special to me. Although I can’t grow them in my very shady yard, I have planted them in other family yards and…
If you’re looking to brighten up your garden this spring, Triteleia ‘Queen Fabiola’ is a top pick. These cheerful bulbs grow in sunny clumps, sending up stems loaded with blue-violet, star-shaped flowers that pop against their grassy leaves. Native to California, they’re tough enough to handle a range of weather and pretty forgiving if you’re…
In times past, the Byzantine Gladiolus was a favorite in the Old South. It can still be found growing in old cemeteries, abandoned home sites, and along ditches. I saw one last year for the first time. It was love at first sight and I knew I just had to have one but they are…
Yay for Fall! Yep, September 22nd is officially the first day of fall! But with all the pumpkin spice products being sold in August you’d think it was earlier than that! (laughing out loud!) If you’re like me, you’re looking forward to crisp cool days, chilly nights and the changing colors of the leaves. The…
