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I searched for a few years for Peter Cottontail ya I searched for a few years for Peter Cottontail yarrow. Sure I could have bought some dinky mail order ones but I wanted to “discover” it when I wasn’t actually looking for it. It’s more exciting that way. And since Beatrix Potter was always in the story book rotation for my girls, I needed it in my garden to mark the most beautiful chapter of my life. And then while reading the most recent issue of @finegardening I read an excellent piece by @rghawke (I refer often to his Chicago Botanic Garden plant evaluation data for his thoughts on plants I might like for my Chicago area garden) in which he spotlights fabulous “new”ish perennials. “Ish” because Peter Cottontail’s been around for a few years, but it’s new to my garden and I love it. At the end of his comments about Peter Cottontail (the yarrow), Hawke warns against moist heavy clay soil and I’ll be the first to admit I have heavy clay. Perhaps the fact that it doesn’t stay wet is its saving grace. Peter Cottontail yarrow likes my garden. And I love it for the memory of the little girls who listened intently every evening as they enjoyed Peter’s naughty exploits in Mr. McGregor’s garden. It’s hardy in zones 3-8, grows 2.5’-3’ tall and about 5’ wide. #yarrow #petercottontail #sentimentalgardener #hereshegrows
I’ve been waiting for the monarchs to find my Mona I’ve been waiting for the monarchs to find my Monarch Magic ageratum from @ball.floraplant . It didn’t take long. As soon as the flowers appeared, so too did the butterflies and lots of other pollinators. This is one of my must-have annuals every year. It’s so good! #monarchbutterfly #ageratum #flossflower #pollinatorgardening #lowmaintenancegarden
Veronica is having a moment and the pollinators (a Veronica is having a moment and the pollinators (and me) are here for it. The first pic: Very Van Gogh and Wizard of Ahs. The second pic: Very Van Gogh. The third pic: Magic Show White Wands from @provenwinners . #speedwell #veronica #perennialgardens #pollinatorgarden #hereshegrows
A garden is all about layers! The loss of the crab A garden is all about layers! The loss of the crabapple tree in the front foundation garden gave me an opportunity to create with layers of sun loving plants this time. (It was a shade garden for 15 years.) I used a Crimson Spire oak to anchor the bed. I wanted a different shape, something very upright and narrow and Crimson Spire scratched that itch. Around it are three @pwcolorchoice Glow Girl birch leaf spireas. Excellent chartreuse foliage and clusters of dainty white flowers in spring followed by fall colors in oranges, reds and purples. The outer edge is trimmed with seven @starrosesandplants Apricot Drift roses that flower up to frost and the spaces in between are planted with Monarch Magic ageratum. The two different colored alliums were planted to coincide with the bloom of the Drift roses. For an upright effect that also adds movement, I planted Mystic Spires salvia that will take this border through fall. It should be a beacon for pollinators! As the shrubs and roses fill in over the years, there’ll be less room for annuals but I love them for filling spaces beautifully until that happens. #layeredgarden #gardendesign #curbappeal #chicagogarden #hereshegrows
Garlic scape pesto is a favorite in my house and t Garlic scape pesto is a favorite in my house and the window to harvest those scapes on hardneck varieties is small if you want smooth, creamy, flavorful pesto. In my experience, garlic is ready to harvest 4-6 weeks after I remove the scapes and when about 50% of the foliage is yellow. #garlicscapes #garlicscapeseason #raisedbedgarden #foodgarden #hereshegrows
Let’s plant Picea pungens ‘Monty’ in the side yard Let’s plant Picea pungens ‘Monty’ in the side yard garden! I had to move a few things around to fit him in but at just 8’ tall and 6’ wide, Monty’s perfect for this smaller space. I think it will be especially striking situated directly across from my Tamukeyama Japanese maple. Many thanks to @iselinursery for sending this handsome chap my way! #bluespruce #conifers #sideyardgarden #hereshegrows #zone6a
The garden is so pretty after the rain. #mygardent The garden is so pretty after the rain. #mygardentoday #suburbangarden #chicagogarden #hereshegrows #mixedborder
The best floral designers from across Chicago came The best floral designers from across Chicago came together to create incredible couture for @fleursdevilles and it was unbelievable! Such talented floral artists. Every bit of every gown was created from fresh flowers. It was hard to pick a favorite. I had many! #fleursdevilles #floralartist #hereshegrows
For most plants, planting too deeply is a sure way For most plants, planting too deeply is a sure way to kill them. But that’s not the case when it comes to tomatoes. The bumps along a tomato stem, when buried deep, become roots. More roots mean a healthier, more drought resistant plant…and MORE FRUIT! A few tablespoons of @true_organic_ Tomato Vegetable food at planting time ensures your tomato has everything it needs to settle in. #plantingtomatoes #organicgardening #raisedbedgarden #truecrew #hereshegrows
I didn’t know what kind of planter I wanted for my I didn’t know what kind of planter I wanted for my front porch glow-up until I saw the @agriframes.us Regency Zinc Trough Planter. They graciously gifted me the large size. I LOVE the very English “lead look” without the lead! And it fits the porch like it was made for it. The galvanized steel is hot-dipped in zinc and will develop a soft weathered grey patina over time. It’s rust resistant and can remain on the porch year round. I’m full of ideas for autumn and winter container designs now! #zincplanter #regencytrough #containergarden #englishstyle #hereshegrows
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