Near the end of May, the vegetable garden, flower beds, and shrub borders are flourishing. We have harvested some vegetables, and many species are in flower with more on the way. We have radishes, lettuce, spinach, peas, chard, cucumbers, bush … Continue reading →
Spreading phlox (Phlox diffusa) is a mat-forming evergreen perennial native to the Interior of BC, found often in rocky areas, open ridges, and subalpine dry slopes. It develops dark green, needle-like leaves. They are easy to grow in the home … Continue reading →
By mid-May many perennials and flowering shrubs are in flower and we can walk into the garden every day to enjoy their beauty. Shared here are a few photos from several days of garden walks. Featured n the Google … Continue reading →
We have had Cerastium in the garden for 50 years. We originally bought one plant – Cerastium tomentosum – Snow in Summer. It has returned reliably each spring and has spread. Some gardeners think it is an invasive … Continue reading →
With warm weather and longer days, all of the flowering plants and shrubs are growing, some getting ready to bloom, some now if flower. It is a time for transplanting, cleaning flower beds, propagating new plants, and cleaning up. Landscape … Continue reading →
