A Gardener's Thoughts & Fancies

Whistle While You Work – My Hummingbird

Whenever I have a moment in the early morning – unfortunately but fortunately, I’m usually too busy with my “gang of 6,” sending them off on their rounds to tend to my client’s gardens or actually digging up and planting one – I like to take me and my cup of coffee out into my [...]

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Fall Planting … Here Are Three Colorful Considerations?

Red Buckwheat The red buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens) originates from the Channel Islands off the coast of California. This attractive, small shrub features a rewarding show of red blooms throughout the summer. Prefers full sun and, once established, is drought resistant; the plants don’t usually need water after the first summer. As a bonus, [...]

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