Blooms

Plants with Colorful Leaves

This plant is a beauty and has an unusual name Alternanthera Partytime.  It has bright pink and green leaves.   It loves the shade which is a bonus in the front of my house because of the trees.  It can tolerate morning sun and afternoon shade and grows up to 18 inches tall (see below).  Since […]

Recipes Vegetables

Lots of Possibilities with Potatoes

If you recall, I am growing several varieties of potatoes this year.  The purple majesty potatoes have purple flesh and skin.  We roasted them by doing the following. Roasted Potatoes Lightly coat the potato pieces with olive oil Sprinkle with kosher salt and ground pepper Add some fresh rosemary Roast for 20 to 25 minutes […]

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 […]