I contacted them today to order flowers for my daughter’s birthday. It was so nice to speak to someone who was pleasant, helpful and knew florals! If you are shopping for an arrangement, please contact Edens Florist (508-748-0225):
This perennial stands above the rest – no pun intended! The long stems have large flowers that range in color from blue, purple, pink or white. I bought mine from Northwind Farm in Wisconsin; they were so beautiful and stately. Unfortunately, they didn’t come back. Reading through some gardening tips, I was pleased to read that Delphinium’s aren’t easy. You’ll need to prepare the soil before planting and cover them with 1-2 inches of organic matter in the spring.
Height = 4 to 6 feet; Blooms in early spring/summer
Spider Flower
Half hardy annual that grow tall and sturdy. Planted in the back of a border, these will certainly catch your eye and attract the butterflies! I saw a large grouping of them in front of a hotel in Wisconsin and was floored by their height and color. The stem is topped by globe shaped flowers in colors of white; pink and rose.
Easy to start from seed in the spring. Remove the plants after flowering but be careful of the thorny stems and the scent (wear gloves!)
Height = 2 to 3 feet; Blooms in summer
Living in Chicago, we spent a lot of time indoors during the winter months. This morning I picked up an old copy of Garden Design magazine (April 2009 – www.gardendesign.com), and read the article on Sansevierias. The Sansevieria was named one of the best plants for cleaning indoor air toxins by NASA and it’s low maintenance! Mid-February indoor air – could it use a boost? I thought I’d give it a try.
So I went shopping this afternoon to my local nursery and they had quite a variety of Sansevieria’s including those with gold edging or speckled foliage. I settled for the trifasciata which is the most common but I liked the height and price! They are also incredibly easy to grow – indirect light and little water (good drainage is critical) will keep them happy for a long time.
