Monthly Archives: April 2009
A tiny little groundcover for the shade
POSTED BY KIM — I was so excited to walk outside today and find my iris cristata in full bloom. I don’t know if you can tell by the picture, but these little woodland iris are only about 5″ tall. … Continue reading
Filed under Groundcover, Shade
Incredible Edible – Calendula
POSTED BY CALEB – Aren’t these calendula lovely? They look good enough to eat. And are. People are always surprised when I tell them that these flowers are edible, so when I decided to start posting profiles of some of … Continue reading
Filed under Annuals
The New White Knock Out Rose is here!!!!
POSTED BY PEGGY: We held our breath, we waited……The new ‘White Out’ Rose has arrived at Sugar Creek Gardens. It’s everything we expected and more. THE BEST WHITE SHUB ROSE ON THE MARKET! “Tirelessly floriferous, its blooms complementing every other … Continue reading
Filed under Roses
My specialty: the driveway garden
POSTED BY KIM — I wanted to share with you a picture from home — it’s my driveway garden. It changes from year to year — it’s one of my more flexible beds! — and usually contains a variety of … Continue reading
Filed under Misc.
My Garden, part 2
POSTED BY CALEB - This was my introduction to gardening. You may not believe it, but it’s true. The summer after we moved into our house – nine years ago – we sowed a can of wildflower seeds. This happened. Well, yes, … Continue reading
Filed under Misc., Perennials
The power of the Sugar Creek t-shirt
POSTED BY KIM — Two of my favorite customers, Sue and Cathy (hi girls!) were in shopping the other evening, and as they were checking out, I did the math and realized that they would probably save money if they … Continue reading
It’s time to have some fun in the garden
POSTED BY KIM — You know that Steve Martin movie, “The Jerk,” where he shouts, “The new phone book’s here! The new phone book’s here!” I feel that way this week because: “The new annuals are here! The new annuals … Continue reading
Filed under Annuals
Replanting Tulip Bulbs
POSTED BY PEGGY: I’ve always wondered if you can re-plant tulip bulbs that are grow in pots and given as gifts this time of the year. They make such a festive centerpiece this time of the year. I found the … Continue reading
Filed under bulbs, Container gardening, Good advice
My Garden, part 1
POSTED BY CALEB – I find it intensely irritating to read other people’s writing about their gardens when I have no idea what their gardens are like. For that reason, I’m going to tell you a little bit about my garden before I … Continue reading
Filed under Shade
Monarch and hummingbird lovers, start your engines!
POSTED BY KIM — Stop me if you’ve heard this one, but a customer was in the nursery this morning and she told me about the most interesting website. It’s called Journey North, and through this site you can follow … Continue reading
Filed under Butterfly, Hummingbird
