New Orleans is at the bottom-most part of the Mississippi River. I grew up north of New Orleans–in cotton country near that same river. Founded in 1718, New Orleans is an important cultural and historic destination that has become perhaps the greatest party spot in the USA. Sadly, a misguided truck driver tried to end…
Month: January 2025
Perennial Meadow Pollinator Native Plants + Fragrant Roses + Strawberries Garden Plan
I Am Planting 2 of These Collections in 2025 2 x Joe Pye Weed 2 x Wild Bergamot (Bee Balm) 2x Blue Vervain 2 x Aromatic Aster 2 x Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed Aromatic Aster Image Credit: American Meadows Height: 1′-3′ Wild Bergamot Bee Balm Image Credit: American Meadows Height: 2′-4′Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed Image…
Roses Added to My Garden in 2024 and 2025
Lady Banks Rose Image Credit: Heirloom Roses Height: 20′ + Peggy Martin Rose Image Credit: Southern Living Height: 15’+ Grows Quickly Claire Austin Very Fragrant Climber – Up to 12′ Repeat Flowering Thorny David Austin lists Claire Austin as One of the Most Fragrant Roses: I added Claire Austin Rose to My Garden in 2024….
Repeat Flowering Roses – David Austin
Silas Marner Rose Height 3’4′ Old Rose Fragrance Description “An unfussy rose of soft mid pink, the petals are pale on the reverse and fade at the edges creating a gentle quality. Held on red stems, the medium-sized cupped blooms have relaxed, almost ruffled petals which are set around an attractive button eye. There is…