Brief Relief
August brought a brief relief to the heat and drought of July. Over the course of a 10 days, the flower field went from brown and dry and green and…
Baldwin, Maryland
August brought a brief relief to the heat and drought of July. Over the course of a 10 days, the flower field went from brown and dry and green and…
June is the month for flowers. Everything planted in the fall and early spring is starting to bloom. Snapdragons and Rudbeckia. Scabiosa was transplanted last fall. The cool weather helps…
In May, it’s planting season for cosmos and zinnia seedlings, with nighttime temperatures consistently above 55°F. Beds are prepped using tarps and organic fertilizers in a no-till process. Peony season brings vibrant blooms, and various events and markets are announced for the community to enjoy flowers and activities.
April began with the Eclipse in Cleveland. My official second “Totality” was amazing. My brother and sister-in-law live in Cleveland and welcomed us with a party and day of activities…
At last, a majority of Celadon Hill is in bloom! Fall planted campanula, snapdragons and feverfew bloom first. Campanula aka canterbury bells are one of the first spring flowers after…
It’s been hot, hazy and humid this month and some flowers thrive in these conditions! Dahlias are native to the mountains of Mexico and the blooms start to get going…
The fall planted snapdragons, feverfew and larkspur were winners in late May to early June. So much color! About mid June the temperatures rose and we got our first sunflowers…
Fall colors are busting out in dahlias, marigolds, zinnias and celosia! One of my new favorites is Purple Majesty Millet. It’s soft, dark and long lasting, adding a seasonal and…
August brings the butterflies back in full flight! They are wonderful pollinators and love the flowers. Pollinator gardens are a great way to bring butterflies to your space! The University…
When family and friends visit, they often remark when seeing the flower beds, “I thought it would be bigger!” My response is always the same, you can get a ton…