Garden Journals

Garden Journals Gardening like any other skill is one that is learned from practice. Knowledge can come from experts, research or our mothers or grandmothers. To truly master gardening in our particular location requires active gardening, observing results and...

Gypsophila

Gypsophila Botanical Name: Coreopsis Category: perennial Divisible: Yes Common Name: Tickseed Evergreen: No Propagation: Division, seed or cutting Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) Invasive: No Size: 18-24″” tall x 12″-18″ wide Coreopsis is...

Sea Holly

Sea Holly Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia, Salvia yangii Category: Perennial Divisible: No Common Name: Russian sage Evergreen: Yes Propagation: Cutting Family: Mint Invasive: No Size: 24-36″ wide x 36-48″ tall Tall, airy, spike-like clusters create a...

Centaurea Montana

Centaurea Montana Botanical Name: Gaura lindheimeri Category: Perennial Divisible: Difficult Common Name:  Whirling Butterfly, Wand flower, Bee blossom Evergreen: No Propagation: Seeds, Cuttings Family: Onagraceae (Willowherb) Invasive: No Size: 10-12″ wide x 36 – 48″...

Saponaria

Saponaria Botanical Name: Coreopsis Category: perennial Divisible: Yes Common Name: Tickseed Evergreen: No Propagation: Division, seed or cutting Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) Invasive: No Size: 18-24″” tall x 12″-18″ wide Coreopsis is prized...