Destined To Be A Cottage Garden Favorite – Stachys Officinalis ‘Pink Cotton...
A new introduction from the Chicago Botanic Garden, Stachys officinalis ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ is destined to be a cottage garden favorite. Tall wands of two-toned, light and dark pink blossoms arise...
View ArticleCovering Old Ground
Not that anyone has asked me, but I thought I would weigh in on my personal choices of ground cover/underplanting. I am a traditionalist. I like four plants for covering those awkward spaces under...
View ArticleNew English Garden Bee Plants –“Purrsian Blue” Nepeta
I love nepeta aka catmint, and this new variety looks like a winner! It’s available from Wayside Gardens. Bees love catmint, but so do cats. By the end of the summer, all my catmint is cat-shaped in...
View ArticleEnglish Cottage Gardening – Herbs Of The Mint Family
Herbs of the Mint family are a beautiful and useful addition to any cottage garden. They include such favorites as basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, lavender, and...
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