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Category Archives: Cottage Perennials
Perennially Yours
Here in New England, Perennially Yours is synonymous with Kerry Ann Mendez, speaker, author, gardening expert, designer and event organizer. I have heard Ms. Mendez speak several times and have always enjoyed the opportunity so I jumped at the chance to … Continue reading
September garden color
I get a chill just writing September. Where did the summer go? I wanted it to last longer after that wicked winter. Oh well, I guess I need some cheese with my whine. 🙂 The flower gardens are still lush … Continue reading
Phlox
Phlox have been around for a long time and there are many cultivars. They were prominent in gardens in the first half of the 1900’s and fell out of favor in the second half of the century. Recently they have resurfaced … Continue reading
Posted in Cottage Perennials, Flower Gardening, Gardening
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In the garden
It is bursting at the borders. The day lilies are still blooming, the brown-eyed susans and coneflowers are coming into their own, and the mop head hydrangea are beautiful. We have had enough rain to keep the perennials blossoming and spreading so … Continue reading
Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening
Tagged Blackberries, Brown eyed susans, Coneflowers, Cucumbers, Day lilies, Hydrangea, Mop head hydrangeas, Perennials, Raspberries, Squash, Tomatoes, Yellow Beans
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Mid June Perennial Show
I garden with perennials. If there was a support group for perennial lovers, I’d be on the board. I am always amazed that they go dormant in the winter, survive under months of snow cover, and then return like a good friend … Continue reading
Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening
Tagged Bearded Iris, Catmint, Cottage gardens, Gardening, Hardy Geraniums, Hosta, Knockout Rose, Peony, Perennials, Poppy, Siberian Iris, Thyme
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Wordless Wednesday – Waiting
Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening
Tagged Butterflies, Butterfly House, Cottage gardens, Gardening with perennials, Perennials
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Gardening inside
Our gardens contain mostly perennials. Perennials are work horses that produce all season long and then hibernate and survive under feet of snow for five months. For an initial investment of $9-$30, a perennial will produce for years and can also be … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday – Phlox
Posted in Cottage Perennials, Flower Gardening, Gardening, Photography, Wordless Wednesday
Tagged Cottage garden, Perennials, Phlox, Photography, Wordless Wednesday
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Flowers in June
During our wonderful five-day adventure with our granddaughter, the temperatures at home soared into the 90’s. After several days of these extreme temps, some welcome rain arrived. Turning into the driveway, we were amazed at the growth in the gardens … Continue reading
Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening
Tagged Bleeding hearts, Catmint, Cottage gardening, Day lily, Dwarf Korean Lilac, Gardening, Geraniums, Iris, Lupines, Marigolds, Organic gardening, Peonies, Poppies, Sedum, Siberian Iris, Zinnias
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