Category Archives: What’s Blooming?

 These three pictures have nothing to do with my change of plans, but they follow my new rule that all blogs should start with a pretty picture. Besides, Lady Banks wanted to show off. She’s in her full glory right now. I’ll … Continue reading →

 Some call ajuga invasive. The beloved Leandra calls him her favorite. (Beloved is not descriptive enough. All my children are beloved. She is better described as Leandra, the lovely and talented, middle child.)  I’ve grown ajuga in 3 different places … Continue reading →

When it comes to my garden I’m extremely fickle. Favorites change daily, and right now it’s Lenten Rose, Helleborus. This one is a fabulous variety called ‘Mrs. Betty Ranicar.’ Here’s what I know about Helleborus: It was chosen as the 2005 … Continue reading →

 You may wonder, “What was blooming the first half of February?” Not much in my garden. (I need to work on that.) There were a few, the witch hazel was still blooming, and the winter jasmine had just gotten started, … Continue reading →

I won this phenomenal orchid in a raffle at the garden club meeting yesterday!! I’m positive it is the universe’s way of saying “Hey Peggy. You need more plants.” The only thing blooming in the garden is witch hazel, and … Continue reading →

Not much, but I found a few. This is my showiest bloom. It’s an amaryllis, a lovely and thoughtful gift from one of the garden club ladies. Don’t you love how sharing plants is a little connection between gardeners?  I’m … Continue reading →