Monthly Archives: June 2008

The ‘Purple Sensation’ allium in my garden have begun to fade, but even as their blossoms drop off, the architecture of these plants is fascinating. Each little blossom in the bulb seems to be held on a stick, radiating from … Continue reading →

Debbie Lonnee, the production manager at Bailey Nurseries in Newport, recommends a plant to try in each issue of Northern Gardener. Many of her picks have made it into my garden, but my favorite by far is this variegated Jacob’s … Continue reading →

The persistently cool weather we’ve had has led to an unusual, but beautiful situation. It seems almost every possible flowering shrub is in bloom at the same time. The azaleas and rhododendrons are finished, but in my yard the lilacs … Continue reading →