How I blew the gardening budget in 2023 (potted edition)
Here’s a rundown of all the plant material I picked up for my empty pots this year along with sincere gratitude for the means to tender for it and the ability to tend it.
Stunner: Aloe ‘Christmas Carol’
My daughter and I are in full-on holiday mode early this year: Cue the Bublé and Botti and homemade peppermint mochas.
Color study (red + silver plant pairings)
Here are three moments I’m loving in the garden right now with red and slivery shades shining on tender perennials, hardy perennials, small trees, and small shrubs.
Stunner: Cosmos ‘Apricotta’
I bought a small light table last winter for annual seed starting, and this year I tried out Cosmos ‘Apricotta.’ Spoiler: I will grow it again!