It’s time to give another plant the spotlight, sing its praises, and discuss its drawbacks. This week I chose gomphrena, or globe amaranth, as it is also known. You may remember that I included gomphrena as one of my favorite cut flowers in my Playing Favorites post in August, and I thought it was time …
Plant Spotlight: Poppies
It's been a while since I've shared a Plant Spotlight post, and I realized as seed packets are arriving in the mailbox, poppies are one of the varieties I'm most excited to grow in 2023. Back in elementary school, I remember vividly that each year we celebrated National Poppy Day when learning about the significance …
Plant Spotlight: Sunflowers
Bright, cheery, and emulating its namesake, sunflowers are always a crowd favorite. When it comes to summer flowers, this bloom is often at the top of the list. You can't help but smile at their bright yellow petals (incidentally called rays) that give them their sun-like appearance. They are beloved by many, but, in all …
Plant Spotlight: Growing Ginger
Each year I like to try one or two (or ten) new varieties in my garden that I’ve never grown before. In doing so, I keep the garden new and exciting year to year and have the opportunity to learn about growing different plants. One of the latest additions to the garden this season was …