Archive for August 2011

August 4, 2011

 

clivia

Clivia: The “Indestructible” Houseplant

Clivia hails from South Africa where it is known as the Kaffir lily, the bush lily and the fire lily.

August 11, 2011

 

quirky quince

Quirky Quince: Old Vs. New Varieties

New and improved quinces are not as quirky as their predecessors and perform well in all seasons...and they're thornless!

August 18, 2011

 

marigolds

Good Old Marigolds

Like chrysanthemums, marigolds are such serviceable flowers, and as one becomes a seasoned gardener “serviceable” becomes a most welcome descriptor.

August 25, 2011

 

Detail of Wits End Garden map.

Wits End – A Vincennes, Indiana Garden

It is difficult to choose a favorite part of this eclectic garden...full of must-see areas and plants so that visitors are overwhelmed by the beauty of it all.

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