Coleus plants are known for their extravagant, colorful foliage and ability to bring life to the shade garden. Now there are "sun-loving" coleus plants, introduced by Simply Beautiful! I had the pleasure to preview these tropical beauties recently. At…
1 Comment / 1186 View / October 18, 2012
I was asked to design a special “literacy garden” for the school library where the students could hang out and read outdoors. Ever since my kids were in elementary school, I was involved in their classes and volunteered in the…
28 Comments / 1883 View / August 26, 2008
On my recent trip to Maui, I had the opportunity to witness tropical plants such as bromeliads, heliconias, spathiphyllums, crotons, and cordylines in their natural or “naturalized” habitat. To some of you, these plants are strictly seasonal container plants or…
5 Comments / 1770 View / August 4, 2008
