At the moment, they have ranunculus, sunflowers, and borage in the boxes. They are still waiting for the
Agastache (Hummingbird Mint) to decide if it's just too hot here! If it does, they'll swap it out with
more coreopsis and echinacea (coneflowers). On the side fences, they grow two varieties of blackberries--Arapaho
and Brazos-and we keep trying to grow Rabbiteye blueberries, but (unlike the blackberries) they don't seem
to like the fence. They have three varieties of apple trees, a plum tree, a peach tree, and are trying to
encourage three kinds of citrus: kumquats, Satsuma Oranges, and Grapefruit. Their landscaper, Joe Sanchez
of JS Landscaping, is a true partner in this garden. He--like Kathy-grew up on a farm and values what
the soil can provide.
Along the front fence and at the garden's borders, they've planted dozens of antique roses: Cecile Bruner covers the front fence, Madame Alfred Carriere trails over the portico between their home and their son's home next door. Mrs. Peggy Martin, Mr. Abraham Lincoln, Birthday Cake, Firecracker, Perle des Jardins, Old Blush, Mutabilis, Lady Banks, Lady Pamela-Carol, and Julia Child are some of the other favorites planted in the border beds. Intermixed with the roses this spring were Daffodils and Narcissus; now, there are early tomatoes. At the front of the house, they've again kept the focus on feeding pollinators. To do that, they have planted Red Salvia Greggii, Savia Farinacea, Indigo Spires (large purple blossoms), as well as Penstemon, Foxglove, and Zinnias. Later this summer, when they wake up, the Hollyhocks will be there (but they're still sleeping in their seeds).
The garden club would like to thank Joshua's Native Plants and Garden Antiques for the gift certificate presented to our Yard of the Month recipient. Joshua's is located at 502 West 18th St.
Be sure to see the new greenhouse garden room addition to the back of the house that demonstrates how to get the maximum amount of plant viewing happiness out of a small room. Nothing better than sitting and watching plants grow. Of course, friends make it even nicer.
Her orchids are just stunning and several folks who attended asked if she could share her secrets for keeping them so lush and blooming. She mentioned she learned a lot from her family, YouTube videos and from Orchid Express on Heights Boulevard. If you see her out in her garden, please ssay hello and aske her for some adice. Or, reach out to us on our website in the "contact tab" and we'll forward you email directly to her.