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Field research got a little…frolicky. 🌺 I had the Field research got a little…frolicky. 🌺 I had the pleasure of visiting the @waltersgardens perennial hibiscus fields today where the @provenwinners Summerific series is grown. I love these events because I get to learn so much more about the plants from the experts who grow them. For example, every one of these plants began the year as a tiny plug and the amount of growth you see above ground is matched by an equally as big root system beneath the soil. All the hundreds of thousands of perennial hibiscus plants I saw today will be sold across the country next year, bringing pollinators, tropical energy and an easy-care disposition wherever they’re planted. #summerific #perennialhibiscus #easyplants #tropicalvibes #hereshegrows
If ever there was a chance that woodland creatures If ever there was a chance that woodland creatures might land on me it’s right now. If only I had a fairy godmother ✨to go with my Monarch Magic ageratum. #gardenhumor #pollinatorgardening #monarchmigration #ageratum #hereshegrows
Just a few images from my little shade garden. I’v Just a few images from my little shade garden. I’ve used more annuals this year throughout my entire garden than I have in years past. They’re great for filling space as I wait for the perennials to mature. My favorite shade annual is a begonia (who am I?) called Pegasus. I grow it in the ground and in shady containers and it’s a champ. I’m also bananas for a shade loving perennial with big juicy leaves. Speaking of bananas, mine came back! Back to the favorite dry shade perennial…I’ve fallen hard for @provenwinners Peppermint Patty Bergenia aka pig squeak. 🐷 The leaves are bigger than my hand and the stalks of white and pink spring flowers are lovely. #shadegarden #shadeplants #shadegardening #chicagogarden #hereshegrows
#ad | A little front porch refresh goes a long way #ad | A little front porch refresh goes a long way. I’ve been wanting to give our front porch a little more personality, and this was a simple way to do it without taking on another big garden project. One of my favorite things about container gardening is that you can completely change the feel of a space with one well-placed container — and you can change the planting whenever the mood strikes. For this shady porch, I went with a lush mix of Kong coleus, torenia, tradescantia, foxtail fern and creeping Jenny. The large Regency Zinc planter from @agriframes was the perfect size to make a statement without overwhelming the space. Sometimes the smallest garden spaces just need a little good design. #containergardening #shadegarden #agriframes #smallspacegardening
This is my favorite time in the garden. Several pl This is my favorite time in the garden. Several plants have given up the ghost but those that remain are simply stunning. #latesummergarden #septembergarden #mixedborder #zone6a #hereshegrows
Anyone else find themselves in Middle-earth the mo Anyone else find themselves in Middle-earth the moment September rolls around? The spider webs are EVERYWHERE. 🕷️🕷️🕷️#lordoftherings #gardenhumor #septembergarden #spiderwebs #hereshegrows
Monarch Magic from @ball.floraplant is absolutely Monarch Magic from @ball.floraplant is absolutely the best name for this ageratum because it’s irresistible to monarchs and so many other pollinators. I live along the monarch migration path and have planted this in containers and in the landscape for the last few years. Plant it at the front of the border and let it trail. Excellent drought tolerance and an overall low maintenance disposition make it perfect for my garden style. Add Monarch Magic ageratum to your list for next year! #pollinatorgarden #monarchbutterflies #ageratum #easyplants #hereshegrows
Last summer I had the pleasure of touring the @bai Last summer I had the pleasure of touring the @baileynurseries rose fields in the Oregon foothills. While they were all beautiful, one stood out and I knew I had to have it in my garden. This is an @easyeleganceroses variety called All the Rage. Its apricot-colored single flowers transition to lipstick pink as they age. And the exposed stamens mean bees and other pollinators can enjoy them too! At 3’-5’ tall and wide, All the Rage is highly disease resistant, fragrant and own root so it’s perfect for my cold zone 6a climate. I found two All the Rage roses @jimmelkagardencenter last fall and planted them close to my patio so I can enjoy this beauty all summer long. #ownrootroses #roseslover #fallplanting #lowmaintenancegarden #hereshegrows
Fall is a great time to start a garden! Just be on Fall is a great time to start a garden! Just be on the lookout 👀 for common phrases on those plant tags that may indicate a plant has world domination in mind. I have a few plants that deserved a bit more investigation before they found a home in my garden. And now they’re beautiful squatters, thumbing their noses at repeat eviction notices. Live and learn. #invasiveplants #knowyourplants #gardentips #planttips #hereshegrows
This transition in the garden is my favorite as th This transition in the garden is my favorite as the grasses color up and the light changes. Here are a few pretty moments today… 1️⃣ Velveteen coleus, Blackhawks big bluestem, clustered mountain mint and Queeny Lemon Peach zinnias 2️⃣ Flowerfull hydrangeas, Profusion Cherry Bi-Color zinnia and Rockin’ Blue Suede Shoes salvia 3️⃣ Sunsparkler Plum Dazzled sedum and White Wands salvia flowering for the second time 4️⃣ Millenium allium, Wicked Witch coleus, Fire Light Tidbit panicle hydrangea 5️⃣ Double Play Doozie Spirea flowering for a third time after deadheading 6️⃣ Aztec King mangave under planted with Cloud Cover cerastium #augustgarden #perennialgarden #suburbangardening #zone6a #hereshegrows
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