Amaranth Varieties

Globosa Mix Globe Amaranth

These dainty flowers add some colorful interest to the garden.  I have seen this mix go by different names such as Las Vegas Mix but they have the same three colors! Best Features: 1) This Globosa mix has white, pink and purple flowers. 2) The flower is about the size of a thimble and resembles […]

Grow Air Plants

Grow Air Plants

I recently bought my first three air plants from a cute local store called the Ruby Flora Plant Shop in Bethel Park, PA.  Also, I bought the glass terrarium to house the air plants.  I used some marbles that I had to prop the air plants. Growing Tips: 1) Air plants need air, not soil, […]

Coneflower Varieties

Paradiso Coneflowers

While I shared my Pow Wow Coneflowers recently, today’s topic is Paradiso Dwarf Coneflowers.  I think I might relocate them behind the Pow Wow Coneflowers because I didn’t realize they were going to be taller.  The colors are very pretty! Features: 1) Coneflowers are typically drought and heat tolerant. 2) Paradiso Coneflowers are perennials in […]