Clematis heracleifolia “Cassandra” is a shrubby, easy to grow clematis – not a climber. It can bloom through the summer and into fall, and it is apparently very fragrant in bloom. We bought one of these (in bud) at Lost Horizons and planted it in… Read More
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The Clematis
The Jackmanii Clematis out front started blooming two days ago. They’re growing on the Leaning Tower of 27th Street, a makeshift trellis made up of a metal trellis that wasn’t tall enough with a wood trellis on top. The wood trellis broke from the weight… Read More
Rossi and Toni’s Garden
Since Rossi’s stroke, two significant things have changed. The first is he has to be underfoot at all times. Now we have to be so careful we don’t step on the little guy because he gets tangled up in our feet. The second change is… Read More
In the Garden
Tuffy and I both love hollyhocks. Daylilies between houses along the sidewalk. More clematis are opening up each day at the side of the house. These started last year with a small transplant from our neighbour’s garden across the street. Are these some variety of… Read More