Today we’re visiting Carla Z. Mudry in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Carla is sharing the profusion of flowers she enjoyed in her garden in July.
17.07.2023 - 08:19 / finegardening.com
My name is Elizabeth. I am 24 years old and live in Pennsylvania. My grandma is my best friend and has over 10 acres of farm land. On her farm she has a small 40-foot by 80-foot garden. I planted over 20 crops this year with her.
I love how larkspur (Consolida ajacis, annual) looks like it is smiling, but don’t let this smiling flower trick you. All parts are considered toxic to humans.
A beautiful crop of spinach ready to harvest
Rows of corn are in the background, with a huge mass of bee balm (Monarda didyma, Zones 4–9) in the foreground.
Closer look at the bee balm flowers
These Lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina, Zones 4–8) and other perennials looking beautiful.
Hens and chicks (Sempervivum, Zones 4–8) are an easy-to-grow hardy succulent, perfect for carpeting dry spots in the garden.
An old pair of boots has become part of the garden with moss growing all over them.
This stunning zinnia (Zinnia elegans, annual) has layer upon layer of yellow petals showing red at their base.
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Today we’re visiting Carla Z. Mudry in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Carla is sharing the profusion of flowers she enjoyed in her garden in July.
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