Gardens
September came and went. We don’t have much to report other than the tropical and perennial hibiscus just loved the cooler temperatures and we had nonstop blooms. What we were pleased to see was the blooms of our roses. Here are two. Lagerfeld Grandiflora Rose. This is a big hybrid tea rose. We love the color – Pewter with hints …
Gardens
August was all a blur. It was a tough month for our plants – our hydrangeas did not like the heat and dry spells, our grass was turning brown, and our tomatoes just gave up on us. The plants that did enjoy the heat were our cannas and hibiscus. Here are a few photos of our happy plants for the month …
Gardens
July was a hot month in Connecticut. In the Spring, we set up our first hummingbird/butterfly garden. If you follow us on Instagram –@plant_parenthood_ig – you may have noticed we’ve got a lot of flowers in bloom this month. Here are a few highlights from July. “Dancing Bird” bee balm. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to red, so we planted …
Gardens
If you follow us on Instagram – @plant_parenthood_ig – you may have noticed we’ve got a lot of flowers in bloom this month. Some have returned year over year, while some made their initial debut. Here are a few highlights from this month. Little Gem Magnolia Tree. Just this past week, our two magnolia trees started to blossom. They are …
events, Flower Shows, Gardens
Every winter, the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens is transformed into a lush oasis of thousands of orchids. We had a chance to experience their Orchid Extravaganza last year, and returned again on opening day to escape the snow and be transported into a tropical oasis. This year Longwood Gardens showcases a beautiful representation of the new and exciting Phalaenopsis “big lip” breeding …
Gardens
Spring is in the air and flowers are starting to bloom. Speaking of flowers, one of the best gardens we’ve visited is in the Netherlands — Keukenhof.
