Arugula (Eruca sativa)
My Arugula has decided to bolt. I'm not surprised, since our spring has mostly been like an early summer. I grow Arugula to eat, not as an ornamental. These delicate little flowers are making me re-think its purpose!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
03/30/11
Bougainvillea 'Orange King'
I just added a new Bougainvillea to what I call my 'Boogie Collection.' I have found that of all the tropicals I overwinter, Bougainvillea is the most reliable. In fact, much of the winter they are blooming in the house. When I saw this 'Boogie' I couldn't pass him up. I think every garden needs a King and an orange one - even better!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
03/28/11
Iris germanica 'Prissy Miss'
I bought the rhizome for 'Prissy Miss' at the hardware store nine or ten years ago. She has been my best performing Iris. She multiplies rapidly so I'm able to pass her around to friends almost every year. She is also the iris that gets the most comments from people. She has just started to bloom so her display is about to begin. Step right up to see the show. And friends, let me tell you, there ain't nothing prissy about this miss!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
3/23/11
Clematis 'Warsaw Nike' and Ajuga reptans
The first bloom of my Clematis 'Warsaw Nike' was just too beautiful not to bring indoors. I decided before I took her in to snap a photo of her near the Ajuga that grows at her feet. The blue flowers of the Ajuga help show off the richness of Warsaw Nike's color. I love that both plants bloom at the same time each year.
Monday, March 21, 2011
3/21/11
Bulbine frutescens
This beauty is a new addition to my potted plant collection. I love the intricate little blooms that look like shooting stars. I also like the succulent grass like foliage. It isn't hardy in my 7b/8a zone so I'll be taking it in for protection in the winter. I think it will be worth the effort.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
03/20/11 First Day of Spring
unknown Rose
We can finally say 'spring is here!' I can also say 'my garden has it's first rose of 2011.' This rose grows on a small climbing bush. The canes reach about 6' long. It's what I call the neighborhood rose. It's been passed along from neighbor to neighbor and can be seen at several of the houses around my street. I'm not sure if I've had a rose on this bush this soon or not, but it's a treat having it on this first day of spring!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
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