Happy August! At this time of year, garden centers in Iowa and in other cold parts of the country are beginning to mark plants down. Well, this girl loves a bargain! How do you decide if it’s worth it to pull over when you see those 30% off (or more) signs? Don’t be swayed by […]
I’m so grateful for peony season … when my very favorite perennial shows off! There is just nothing like the enormous ice cream cone blooms of an old-fashioned peony. Scent, cut flowers, great foliage – these perennials have it all. Maybe you have some questions about peonies and are thinking of planting some, now that […]
Colors like reds, golden yellows, and cheerful oranges dominate our fall gardens. These warmer colors are synonymous with fall. But as summer winds down, many of us aren’t ready to let go of the riot of summer color and give way to fall’s muted reds and golds. Cool colors are a counterpoint to the rusty […]