Echinacea & Diy Planters

Posted on | February 24, 2010 | 2 Comments

from top left: Coconut Lime, Green Envy, Pink Poodle, and Fragrant Angel.

It’s been a cold rainy mix of snow here in New England for the past few days. I saw some daffodil bulbs poking through the ground this morning but I think they are just confused. Go back to sleep flowers, it’s not time.

For some reason I’ve been thinking a lot about Echinacea and how I would like to sneak a few into the sunny spots of my garden. I love the ruffled edges of the Pink Poodle and the unusual color combo of Green Envy. Hmm which two will I pick? I wish I could fit them all but my garden is small.

Did you happen to see that great diy hypertufa pot article in the recent Martha Stewart Living? The instructions are online too. I love the texture. I can’t wait to try making a few this summer.

diy pots martha stewart Echinacea & Diy Planters

Category: flowers, garden

‘Regal Red’ Lady Fern

Posted on | February 12, 2010 | 11 Comments

I’m tired of winter. I can’t wait to start working on my garden again this spring. My newest plant obsession: ATHYRIUM NIPONICUM ‘Regal Red’ Lady Fern. Isn’t it gorgeous? “Handsome and ruffled, this intensely hued deciduous selection of Japanese Painted Fern has dark violet red interiors contrasted by bright silver edges making each leaflet distinct and creating an overall tapestry effect”. Purchase through Klehm’s Song Sparrow.

p.s. I got the double poppy peony seeds in the mail. It says to scatter them in the snow? Should I wait or do it now?

Category: flowers, garden

Double Rose Peony Poppy Seeds

Posted on | January 28, 2010 | 14 Comments

Last winter, I planted about 12 different heirloom tomato seeds. The process was fun but I realized my side garden doesn’t have enough sunlight for a large vegetable garden. The front has full sun but the back is filtered. How about these gorgeous Double Rose Peony Poppies? I love them. What plants and seeds are you eyeing?

p.s. I ordered the peony seeds from here: rareseeds.com.

Category: flowers, garden

Kale Floral Arrangments

Posted on | November 16, 2009 | 2 Comments

I love Kale in floral arrangements. It feels perfectly fall but a bit different. Above a simple display of kale, cabbage, and seeded eucalyptus in an urn from Martha Stewart. Below a bouquet of kale that resembles ruffled roses via domino.

Category: flowers

Topiaries and Plants Covering a Table

Posted on | October 8, 2009 | 5 Comments

plant on round table from lonny

Idea I’m totally stealing from Deborah’s country house; garden plants and topiaries gathered together on a round industrial table via Lonny.

Category: flowers, interiors

Ropes Mansion Gardens

Posted on | July 12, 2009 | 5 Comments

Tonight I was editing photos from the Salem Garden Club tour and realized I had way too many for just one post. I decided to give you an sneak peek tonight of the Peabody Essex Museum’s Ropes Mansion gardens. The Colonial Revival style garden was designed in 1912 by John Robinson. The gardens were stunning. Small paths wind around a center court featuring a sun dial. Many of the flowers were in bloom including phlox, delphinium, and garden roses. Open daily free of charge. A great place to bring a book and relax on a warm summer afternoon.