SMALL PLANET GARDENS

I love hardy hen and chicks!  They grow in front of my wife’s shop and withstand the trampling of careless feet and survive in a cloud of traffic smog that kills most other plants.

Cleaveland Pear trees have a more uniform and columnar shape than Bradford Pears, and, in my opinion, more beautiful blossoms.  

The truck is full of trees!  I love spring cleanup and planting season!

Serviceberry trees in full bloom!  Their floating petals are some of the only “snow” we’ve had all year…

A bit ‘o green for you on this bonny morn!  Our climbing hydrangea is leafing out…hope the luck ‘o our garden follows you through your St Patrick’s adventures this weekend!

We just planted some serviceberry trees in the courtyard!  Lots of pictures are sure to follow because this tree is so amazing…beautiful spring flowers, blueberry-like edible fruit, and brilliant red fall color!

Hey Allium lovers!  What do you think about this industrial Ruth Molliet Allium sculpture?  I know it makes me swoon!

My wife is slightly obsessed lately with creating patterns with turf and concrete…she’s been merrily pinning everything from grass ottomans to cinder block vertical gardens.  What’s your favorite interpretation of this idea?

Always thankful for more snow…

photo by kinhiae

I love how the bright color pops against the snow.  You could achieve a similar effect of year round color by painting a favorite garden accessory, like a bench or a bird bath, a bright and cheery color.