Johnny Jump Ups by TattyBones TheGardenLady is a cheapskate. So when I can get a plant bargain, I take advantage of that. I love to get plants from friends. Of course, I like giving away or sharing my extra plants, too. If I want a pricey plant, I will wait for sales of plants in […]
Pretty in pink by fotovision47 As people compliment my garden when they walk by, I take mental notes of which flowers have the WOW factor that encourage these compliments. Even though everyone loves lilacs, for example, they do not elicit compliments. Nor do showy plants like canna lilies, salvias or zinnias. Of course, flowers planted […]
A splash of colour in the gloom by Steve-h It is obvious on our planet that the weather has changed. The earth is warming. Many parts of the US are seeing flowers in bloom approximately a month earlier than usual. In my area, the hellebores have been in bloom for months. Snow drops and crocuses […]
This GardenLady loves Spring- when the world looks so lovely with all the flowers emerging from their sleep. l would like to share photos of some of the flowers that are in bloom in TheGardenLady’s spring garden. (1) Hellebores with Brunnera and Greater Celandine (see here and here) Greater Celandine is becoming invasive in some […]
Carolyn’s Shade Garden in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania TheGardenLady recently wrote a post answering a question about the the types of plants she would recommend planting near a graveside. You can read it here.  She then received the following letter from Carolyn Walker of the famous Carolyn’s Shade Gardens in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, which was about […]
Where: Carolyn’s Shade Gardens 325 S Roberts Rd Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-525-4664 carolynsshadegardens@verizon.net When: (Select One) Saturday, March 20, from 10 to 11:30 am Sunday, March 21, from 1 to 2:30 pm Friday, April 2, from 10 to 11:30 am Saturday, April 3, from 10 to 11:30 am Cost: $25 per person Attendance is […]
Carolyn is opening her shade garden to the public on Saturday, October 3, from 10 am to 2 pm, rain or shine (checks and cash only). The following information about the open house is from Carolyn herself. Please don’t arrive before 10 am. If you can’t come on Saturday, please feel free to schedule an […]