An informed, yet personal take on natural gardening in Indiana and other dirty topics.
My first experience with Clematis was with Jackmanii, which has beautiful purple flower about 5 inches wide. I’ve had it at both places I’ve lived because of that purple flower. I’ve stayed with the purple flowers, adding Rooguchi (pictured), ...
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I always thought tulips (Tulipa spp.) were perennial, but it seems some are more perennial than others. The goblet-like bulbs elicit more complaints than other spring bulbs. That’s because they usually don’t return for more than a couple of years. Lots ...
Indoors Move houseplants to a shady location outdoors when danger of frost has past, usually mid-May. The soil in the pots will dry out faster outdoors, so check it frequently. Take cuttings from houseplants to increase collection or share. Root ...
Some plants shout their presence in the garden by their scent. Soon, an antique mock orange will begin perfuming the back yard, stirring memories of my mother, who loved the flowers, and the friend who gave it to me. It is called mock orange because its ...
