Blooms

Lantanas are Loved by All

Lantana flowers are really diverse and pretty.   They come in various shades of pink, yellow, orange, red and purple.  While people love them, the butterflies and hummingbirds love them too!  I started buying them about two years ago to be centerpieces in some of my hanging baskets up against the house.  I usually surround the […]

Herbs Vegetables

Flavored Butter with Goodies from the Garden

I love butter with herbs, but I decided to also make garlic butter this year.  Wow is it good!  It is great on potatoes and for grilled cheese sandwiches.  I usually make a few at a time so I soften two sticks of salted butter (or unsalted if you want) and use a garlic press […]

General Gardening Other Gardens

Vegetable and Fruit Gardens at Phipps

I recently went to Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh and checked out their gardens of veggies and fruit.  First of all, take a look at the large grape arbor above.  It’s very impressive!  I’m hoping it inspires us to start growing grapes next Spring.  Since grapes are perennials, I need to figure out where their forever […]