Bean Varieties

Broad Windsor Fava Beans

I have been growing Broad Windsor Fava Beans from Botanical Interests for many years.  I typically grow between 6 and 12 plants.  This gourmet bean should be planted about 1 inch deep and spaced between 4 and 6 inches apart.  This variety takes about  75 days to mature.  The bush will get up to 4 […]

General Gardening Other Gardens

Gardens of the Rainbow at Phipps

Easter weekend, we went to the finale of the Gardens of the Rainbow exhibit at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. This exhibit was bursting with color and spring flowers! First we have red, orange and yellow. . . Pretty in Pink. . . Purple and Blue. . .

Pansy Varieties

Pansy Varieties

  As soon as April hits and the nurseries start selling pansies, I am usually the first in line.   Love seeing bold colors in the cool spring temperatures. This is the first year I purchased the Frizzle Sizzle variety.  The edges of the leaves are really wavy.   Overall, it is very pretty. Now if you […]