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Category Archives: My favorite plant in the garden this week
August Faves in the Garden
Okay, the clock just struck midnight, so technically I am now late in joining in Loree’s Fave of the Month meme, as it takes place on the last Friday of each month. Oh well, here goes:
October’s favorite
I’m throwing my variegated Fatsia japonica in with blogger pal Loree ‘s monthly meme of My Favorite Plant. It almost feels silly to designate it specifically as October’s fave. Truth is, I love it all the time. But because it’s about … Continue reading
Last Friday faves for fall – September
Late to Loree’s party, but hey – better late than never… Today was a rainy day (Hooray!) which I spent mostly inside, with my cat. I took a long nap in the afternoon, and it was wonderful! I’m ready for … Continue reading
Posted in Cool plants, My favorite plant in the garden this week
Tagged broken mirror, day off, foliage, jewels, rain, water drops
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This weeks fave – gnarly little Ulmus Parvifolia ‘Seiju’
I do adore it – my little Ulmus parvifolia ‘Seiju’. It is a dwarf type of Elm that looks like no other. Its branching structure looks like a fishbone, and its leaves are tiny – smaller than mouse ears – … Continue reading
Bloom Day – January 2015… for the most part, a study in red and pink.
Officially, it is still winter, but it really doesn’t feel like it. Things are moving faster out there due to unusually warm temperatures this side of Christmas, and I haven’t skied a single time due to lack of snow on … Continue reading
Posted in Bloom Day, My favorite plant in the garden this week
Tagged billbergia, Bloom Day, camellia, hellebore, pink, red, viburnum, winter blooms, winter interest
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My green Amaryllis!
Those of you who have been with me for a while know that I have a thing for green flowers. When I first saw the bulb and the adjoining tag, I was intrigued but suspicious. The photo wasn’t great. The … Continue reading
Posted in My favorite plant in the garden this week
Tagged Amaryllis, green, green flowers, Magic Green, Wedding Dance
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My favorite plant in the garden this week – Rosa chinensis viridiflora
Well, truth be told, it’s not quite in my garden yet. This baby is just a couple of cuttings at this point. A couple of weeks ago, I did a garden consultation for a couple who wanted to remove their … Continue reading