The artistic blooms of Double Aphrodite amaryllis have ruffled white petals with a narrow red edge and lime green center. (Courtesy Longfield-Gardens.com)
Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.
The red poppy continues to
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony.
Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing