Species Peony, cortusa matthiola and ornamental rhubarb By Penny Dodd After an early start, we arrived at Reader Rock Garden for our 90-minute visit enjoyed in brilliant sunshine. Many varieties of saxifrage, primrose, columbine, dianthus and clematis were all in bloom. Some rarely seen beauties included Cortusa matthiola (both pink and white), ornamental rhubarb, and…
by Richard Burke Wildflowers are wonders of the Earth. That they exist at all suggests a force beyond man has been at work. The very definition of a wildflower – any flowering plant that grows without human aid – begs the question: how did they get there? It’s easy to credit divine intervention – God…
Have a short story about your garden, gardening, gardeners, plants? Send it to Backyard Blogger by Richard Burke Gardens are about more than plants. Many gardeners go out of their way to locate plants and other features in their yards to attract birds and butterflies. The past couple of days, we’ve had a flurry (not…