Hardy Pink Chrysanthemum – Jacki Kellum Garden Last spring, I planted some tiny starts of a perennial and hardy pink chrysanthemum, and it has thrived like no other plant in my garden. In fact, we suffered several days of nearly zero degree weather, sleet, and a deep freeze this past January, and my mums remained…
Tag: Goldenrod is the Queen of My Autumn Garden
What Are the Healing Properties of Goldenrod?
I have allowed a large stand of goldenrod to thrive at the back of my property. Because it blooms when most of the other things growing in my garden have withered and died, I call Goldenrod the Queen of My Autumn Garden. For me, the fact that it makes a beautiful show is enough, but…
Fall Watch 2024 – Noting Signs of Autumn As They Occur
First Sweet Autumn Clematis Bloom Jacki Kellum Garden – August 11, 2024 A few days ago, I noticed that my 1-year-old Sweet Autumn Clematis was covered in buds, and today, August 11, 2024, I saw its first bloom: To be very honest, I thought that my Sweet Autumn’s seemingly early show was a fluke. It…
What Is a Four Seasons Garden?
About a week ago, I talked about my Purple Fountain Grass, and I mentioned that historically, Purple Fountain Grass has been part of of my Autumn Gardens. Pumpkin and Purple Fountain Grass – Jacki Kellum Garden Unflortunately, I trampled my little Purple Fountain Grass when I was erecting my new rose arbor, and he is…
How to Naturally Dye Fabric with Goldenrod
For many years, I have wanted to have access to a large stand of goldenrod, and finally, I have that this year–standing at the back of my yard. I must confess that this delightful patch of goldenrod is not actually mine, Rather, it is at the back of a vacant lot next to my yard….