The calendar says it is still summer, but the low humidity, cooler temps and a north breeze makes us all think of Fall. My favorite time of the year.

Walking around the yard today the fall perennials are coming into their own. … Continue Reading ››
The calendar says it is still summer, but the low humidity, cooler temps and a north breeze makes us all think of Fall. My favorite time of the year.
Walking around the yard today the fall perennials are coming into their own. … Continue Reading ››
One of the prettiest fall blooming perennials is 'Hot Lips Turtlehead', or Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'. They are great shade perennials, preferring moist soils. Partial shade is recommended as it is considered to be a woodland plant.
During … Continue Reading ››
The aptly-named Turtlehead is a fall favorite! Not only do their beautiful blossoms resemble the shape of a turtle's head, but late-blooming Turtlehead takes all season to come out of its shell. And it's worth the wait! … Continue Reading ››
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips', also known as Turtlehead, is a native cultivar favored for its long bloom in late summer and fall. The compact spikes of rosy-pink turtlehead flowers resemble just that. A turtle's head with … Continue Reading ››
If I had to pick one type of plant right now in our gardens, it would have to be the hydrangeas. We have many hydrangeas, both in shrub form and tree form. The Quickfire Hydrangea shrub form has such great … Continue Reading ››