Gerbera woes

I don’t recall when I bought my pink gerbera daisy, but I am pretty sure it was at least 5-6 years ago, if not longer. It made a lovely addition to the deck display, and as the summer wound down, I wondered what to do. They’re annuals here in USDA Zone 6, so if I Read More …

Spring flowers

Not many yet. Nights are still dipping into the low 40s/the occasional 30s, and most days have been chilly, cloudy, and windy. These spring beauties (Claytonia virginica) have been popping up every spring for at least the last 10-12 years. They occupy a little patch right beside the driveway, blooming, fading, then dying back to nothing Read More …