Today we’re visiting Wendy’s garden in Cleveland Township in northern Michigan.
18.08.2023 - 15:25 / finegardening.com
Around here we’re not fans of the f-word. No, not that f-word. We’re talking about FALL. In our minds that cooler weather is still a long way off, so we’ve decided to celebrate the dog days of summer by talking about plants that really put on a show in August. When much of the garden is looking tired and bedraggled, these plants add a colorful punch to the scene. Some unexpected perennials and shrubs dominate our lists and for those who have been demanding it—Peter is back with his take on the end of summer. In true Peter fashion though, he’ll be discussing ice cream and…the solar system? Well, his segment will be entertaining, that’s for sure.
Expert guest: Cheyenne Wine is a writer and photographer at Rare Roots Nursery in Virginia, and a regular contributor to Fine Gardening’s Southeast regional reports .
Sombrero® Granada Gold coneflower (Echinacea ‘Balsomold’, Zones 4-9)
Scarlet rose mallow (Hibiscus coccineus, Zones 6-9)
Coral Crème Drop™ garden phlox (Phlox paniculata ‘Ditomdre’, Zones 3-8)
Quick Fire® panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bulk’, Zones 4-8)
‘Dark Knight’ blue mist shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’, Zones 5-9)
Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia, annual)
Small yellow baptisia (Baptisia tinctoria, Zones 3-9)
‘Purple Supreme’ smoke bush (Cotinus ‘Purple Supreme’, Zones 5-8)
‘Cherry Choco Latte’ rose mallow (Hibiscus x moscheutos ‘Cherry Choco Latte’, Zones 4-9)
Blue cardinal flower (Lobelia siphilitica, Zones 4-9)
‘Ham and Eggs’ lantana (Lantana camara ‘Ham and Eggs’, Zones 7b-11)
Vanilla Strawberry panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renhy’, Zones 3-8)
Today we’re visiting Wendy’s garden in Cleveland Township in northern Michigan.
It’s time to grab that sweatshirt and dig out those heavier socks—fall has arrived! Although it’s sad to see summer go, we’re getting super excited for the new season around here. The native plants in New England (where our podcast is based) are starting to look especially lovely so we’ve dedicated this show to them. We’ve got an array of native woodies that bloom or color up in autumn (Danielle) and a few perennials that save their best for September (Carol). Don’t worry—we’re not just featuring plants native to the eastern seaboard either, we’ve got some Midwest wonders and even some Southern charmers in the mix as well. Looking for some native plants that please the local ecology and look beautiful doing it? We’ve got you covered on this latest episode.
Winter and Summer Pears: What’s the Difference?
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These vegetables grow best in warm weather and when the sun is intense. You must give them a place in your summer vegetable garden. If you don’t own a garden and space is limited, grow them in pots in your apartment balcony or patio.
I recently re-watched The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, and – as there is no legitimate way to acquire a permanent copy – I am slowly making transcripts of them. My episode 1 transcript is here.
I am making transcripts for The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, a fascinating series starring Ruth Mott and Peter Dodson, with a voiceover by Peter Thoday. This is episode four (of eight). [You’ll find the other transcripts, and other relevant posts, under the Home Front tag.]
I am making transcripts for The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, a fascinating series starring Ruth Mott and Peter Dodson, with a voiceover by Peter Thoday. This is episode five (of eight). [You’ll find the other transcripts, and other relevant posts, under the Home Front tag.]
Taking a break from space for a while, I have made a transcript of the third episode of The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, a fascinating series starring Ruth Mott and Peter Dodson, with a voiceover by Peter Thoday. [You’ll find the first two transcripts, and other relevant posts, under the Home Front tag.]
The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, starring Ruth Mott and Harry Dodson, was broadcast in 1993. Although you can still find copies of the book that accompanied the series, you can’t buy the episodes on DVD (or even video!), even though it is possible to buy the sister shows The Victorian Kitchen and The Victorian Kitchen Garden.
I am making transcripts for The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, a fascinating series starring Ruth Mott and Peter Dodson, with a voiceover by Peter Thoday. This is episode six (of eight). [You’ll find the other transcripts, and other relevant posts, under the Home Front tag.]
In this teaser episodes, join Emma the Space Gardener for a trip into the astrobotany archives. In 2006, researchers published their work attempting to grow marigolds on simulated lunar regolith. But there’s more to it than that….