This week I am digging a gorgeous new canna lily I picked up at Meijer over the weekend. I’ve had cannas in the past, years ago, and then I got over the whole “dig them up and store them inside over the winter for replanting next year” thing. Too much trouble! Am I the only one who thinks this way? Then I met Canna ‘Red Shades’ – WOW! – this one made me change my mind. This is the actual…
foliage in coastal georgia
October 1, 2017We just got back from a trip to St. Simons Island, GA. Of course, I took a ton of photos and will try to get the best ones posted. For now, here are some of the ones I took of the local foliage during a walk in the neighborhood where we stayed. I don’t know the names of these plants, so if any of you do, please do post in the comments!…
a little further south
April 4, 2016While spring is just arriving here, we enjoyed the greenery and blooming trees this weekend during a visit with my family, who are a bit south of us. Ah, nothing like spring flowers! I believe that this particular tree is called a Redbud; however, if anyone knows differently, please do share in the comments. We were so fortunate to see such a beautiful day.…
