Comments on: week 12: coral peonies, frothy herbaceous clematis, and yes, more frogs

By: karen rogers

karen rogers — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:15:54 +0000

I also have several (5) Coral Charm/Coral Sunset peonies, and they are my absolute favorites. Sturdy stems, gorgeous color, quick growth, but honestly, they stink! Whatever happened to that delightful peony fragrance? Combine them in a big vase with blue and white baptisia for a showstopping bouquet.

By: Pollyalida

Pollyalida — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:42:27 +0000

Thank you! I needed this reminder! Look beyond the chaos. Just arrived home after 3 weeks away and was not surprised to find chaos. I’ll take a deep breath, look around at everything, find some bright spots and take another deep breath. Then tackle the weeds in manageable doses. Why garden if it’s going to be stressful!

By: Jean C.

Jean C. — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 13:03:56 +0000

I spent several months this spring getting my gardens ready for the Private Gardens Tour hosted by our local botanical society. It was exhausting and I don’t think I even enjoyed the chores that are usually pleasing to me. The Tour was worth it, but I’m glad it’s over. Now, I’m taking the time to sit in the garden and relax. Once in a while I wander through it and pick a weed or two. I love seeing what’s up for blooming next, also. Definitely going to enjoy the rest of the summer.