Halloween tulips!

Yep and they are such an enjoyable pleasure! 

Crazy mixed up Iris!

This iris is a bit mixed up blooming in Oct. instead of Spring!  Deanna thinks it might be a bit confused this year as it usually blooms in the spring!

I think it just wanted more attention so decided to visit in Oct!  The fragrance was absolutely delightful also!

Conifers, conifers and more conifers...

Conifer collecting can be as fun as hosta collecting! 

A visit to Deanna's quickly has you admiring the many miniature varieties of conifers strutting their stuff in her conifer bed.  Yes, you can also view her hosta collections while you are there!

She recently added 19 new conifer babies to her collection and they all appear to be very happy in their new home!  Such a variety of colors and shapes!

I saw several that would be very comfy in my fairy gardens!  (I think if there are any missing she will be over to check out my fairy gardens right away!)

How small?  Check out the grass growing in the corner of the picture!

Yes, this could snuggle right up next to a fairy house nicely!

Is it Christmas yet?

It may not be Christmas yet but this Christmas Cactus is practicing for it's Christmas season bloom!

It is indeed a "happy plant" and a very mature one that has been enjoying the south window of Deanna's dining room for many years!  Deanna says she blooms in Oct. and again at Christmas season! 

When and how to prune Hydrangeas

Love those hydrangeas....... now what to do with them to enjoy them to the max next year!

I've been adding hydrangeas to my garden beds and landscape these last years.  We so enjoy their various shapes, blooms and seemingly endless changes of color!  This year we even added some solar powered tiny lights to one of our trees!

WHEN & HOW TO PRUNE HYDRANGEAS....CLICK HERE!

Perennial Grasses.....Now or spring....what to do!

Love those grasses.........  don't forget to get them ready for spring!

Karl Foerster Grass at Connie's garden!

For pictures and tips on pruning ornamental grasses CLICK HERE

Obedient plants for your garden....

Physostegia virginiana , whose common name is Obedient Plant, is very well mannered and will add some white or pink color to your garden beds in late summer and early fall! 

Easy to grow she has nice height for mid or back of a border.  Plays well with others!

I spotted this in Connie's garden bed when we were there for a garden club Board of Director Meeting recently!

It brought back memories of having this plant quite a long time ago.  Actually, I think it will be a great addition for me this next year!   White or Pink?  Maybe I'll flip a coin to decide!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLANT CLICK HERE!