Our most beloved garden helpers
Posted on June 26th, 2011
Luke is a rescue puppy from Knoxville, Tennessee. He was given a good home by Sandi and Tom Burdick. Danielle says he’s fairly shy, and likes to hide behind the daylilies.
As promised in yesterday’s post, today is dedicated to the pets we’ve met in gardens across the country. We can’t help but snap a few photos of them when we’re on photo shoots. After all, they can usually be found following us around as we move about with our tripods. The cats lounge langorously, daring you NOT to partake of their lovliness, while the dogs are just happy to have someone new to scratch behind their ears. Enjoy! (click each photo for detailed captions)
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Perennial Pruning
Posted on June 25th, 2011
The last week in June is the time to cut many early-flowering perennials down to the ground. Nepeta, oxeye daisies, Salvia, and occasionally lady’s mantle get a Marine Corps haircut. I’m less strict with peonies and Baptisia, since their foliage remains attractive without such drastic pruning. I’m going to try scalping the Lysimachia puncata, aka circle flower, this year as well as the Persicaria polymorpha.
Most early flowering herbaceous perennials will respond to such treatment with new, attractive foliage. A few, such as bleeding heart, remain dormant but that is preferable to yellowing, floppy foliage so who’s complaining? The goal is to have the garden looking good from now until hard frost.
The side of the drive is filled with oxeye daisies in early June…
and a couple of days ago they were all cut down. They’ll
10 edible weeds to enjoy from the garden
Posted on June 24th, 2011
A weed is simply any plant growing in a place where it’s unwanted. And, the tenacious little things generally share a couple of common—and annoying—characteristics: hardiness, adaptability and a tendency to take over, pushing out native species in the wild and ornamentals in the garden.
Many of the worst offenders are introduced species, such as garlic mustard, which was brought here by English settlers. Without any natural predators, it soon went wild. And it’s no wonder: spend a day yanking weeds and your throbbing fingers will tell you that nature designed these plants to outlive us all! Crowns practically flush with the ground, tap roots four feet long, leaves and stems that snap at the crown or root. They are survivors. As the Buddhists say: “What you resist, persists.” The answer then, is acceptance. Dandelions are going to sprout up in your pristine lawn. You can live with them, mow them down or pull them. We suggest Full post…
Morning Eye Candy: Stargazing.
Posted on June 24th, 2011
A sunny afternoon is a perfectly good time to go stargazing.
Nicotania alata Grand Ol White
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Classic but Modern Lavatory Faucets with Art Deco Design by Brizo
Posted on June 24th, 2011
Brown Lavatory Faucets with Art Deco Design by Brizo
Here are a classic but modern lavatory faucets with art deco design, by brizo. A classic style combine with modern touch, make this faucets looks great and elegance for your lavatory. The luxurious and warm brown tone finish is an excellent addition to Charlotte polished nickel accents. Brize says that the finish has an “air of cordiality and sympathy”, he really does, without sacrificing style and sophistication. The
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