It’s planting time again! This week at Linden Hill, we have been adding many plants to our Deer Resistant Garden. While planting, I noticed several striking combinations: Kolkwitzia amabilis ‘Maradco’ or Dream Catcher (Beauty Bush) Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage) Asclepias curassavica (Scarlet Milkweed) FIRE and ICE Pennisetum setaceum ‘Fireworks’ (Fountain Grass) [...]
Archive for August, 2010
Deer Resistant Combos for Late Summer
Posted in Uncategorized, What's New At Linden Hill on August 25, 2010 | Comments Off
A curious vine
Posted in Linden Hill News and Notes, What's New At Linden Hill, tagged Cardiospermum halicacabum, heart seed, love in a puff, vines on August 18, 2010 | Comments Off
We have been growing an annual vine on the Farmers’ Market shed here at Linden Hill Gardens called Cardiospermum halicacabum. I hope that you do not already know or recognize the botanical name, as it will make the surprise even better. I consider this vine and seed to be a true marvel and curiosity of nature. [...]
A Horticultural Road Trip
Posted in Uncategorized on August 14, 2010 | Comments Off
Jerry, Luke and I have just returned from an inspiring road trip and tour of gardens, nurseries and farms (LUCKY, I know!). Our trip began on Wednesday. Our first planned stop was to be Old Farm Nursery in Lakeville, Connecticut. However, while driving through Millbrook, NY, we made a frantic U-turn in order to visit [...]
Sedum
Posted in What's New At Linden Hill on August 9, 2010 | Comments Off
8/9/10 This summer has been characterized by no rain, extreme farmer’s tans, and HEAT. I would like to describe a wonderful perennial that beats the heat and provides excellent flowers: SEDUM. Sedum benefits any garden by: Providing summer and fall flowers Acting as a groundcover Displaying fall color (Sedum ‘angelina’ turns a brilliant orange!) Showcasing interesting [...]
What’s New at Linden Hill
Posted in Linden Hill News and Notes on August 1, 2010 | Comments Off
8/9/10 This summer has been characterized by no rain, extreme farmer’s tans, and HEAT. I would like to describe a wonderful perennial that beats the heat and provides excellent flowers: SEDUM. Sedum benefits any garden by: Providing summer and fall flowers Acting as a groundcover Displaying fall color (Sedum ‘angelina’ turns a brilliant orange!) Showcasing interesting [...]


