Yar, me hearties. ‘Tis Talk Like A Pirate Day yet again. I’m Cap’n Labuffarosa, and I’ve got me trusty parrot tulips on me shoulder (just not, you know, really. That would be silly, and they’re not even in season), and I’m ready to give ye a fine tour of me Pirate Garden. Of course, nothing [...]
It seems strange to look outside in the green heat of summer and picture the barren coming winter. However, your garden will soon be dieing back in the face of coming winter yet again (it really does sneak up on me every year). However, your winter garden doesn’t have to be devoid of color and [...]
Looking for some great foliage interest in your shade or filtered sun that isn't hostas or painted ferns? How about Lamium 'Purple Dragon?' It's a real survivor, thriving across six zones (3-8), and it produces big, beautiful clusters of purple flowers for many weeks. The eye-catching silvery-white leaves shade quickly to dark green around the [...]