First there is the hybrid Monarda, 'Violet Queen.' It was one of the plants ordered using a holiday gift certificate. It did well fo...

This nicotiana was planted in the clay of a sewer line replacement bed last spring. This is one of my plants that self-seed every year; ther...

I attended the Garden Bloggers Fling years ago when it was held here in the Washington DC area, in 2017. The two things I remember fondly ar...

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day What's blooming in the garden on the 15th of the month Unknown 'black' iris. Looks purple in ...

This is the Cranesbill Geranium. I picked it up at a neighborhood plant swap many years ago, with its owner not knowing what it was. (Where ...

This iris was picked up at a neighborhood plant swap many years ago, if my memory serves me. (Sometimes it doesn't.) It's been in my...

I planted the five amaryllis bulbs in the garden last summer to allow them to regenerate. They all seemd to enjoy the warm weather and rema...

This is Ajuga reptans. A few sprigs were given to me many years ago from a friend who had it growing in the yard without knowing what it was...

This daffodil 'Salome' has been one of my all-time favorites. The color and gradual change as it matures is incredible, starting out...

This is daffodil 'Rip Van Winkle' I purchased many many years ago (about 20 years), being a little different than your average ho-hu...

A few years ago, I resloved to get any amaryllis to bloom again. My attempt did not work the first year. The scond year, I planted it in the...

I needed something different for my hellebores photos this year, so I went for a different angle: cloeups. I always wanted this shy flowe...