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• Rose of Sharon Pods

  Cold winds still blow across my garden. We are having an unseasonably chilly spring, but the increased light has made me want to be outside anyway. The big yard clean-up has begun and with it the annual renewal of the garden. Part of this ritual involves... Posted Mar 23 2009, 05:51 PM by Elisabeth with | with no comments Filed under: rose of sharon, dried flowers, Hibiscus syriacus

• A Rose in August

  At midsummer, rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) comes into its own. Related to holly hocks, mallows and tropical hibiscus, the flowers can be white, pink, red or blue-purple. Some have bi-colored blooms with maroon centers or eye zones. Rose of Sharon... Posted Jul 28 2008, 08:11 PM by Elisabeth with | with no comments Filed under: rose of sharon, Hibiscus syriacus

• Shrub Garden

  Much has been written about creating lower maintenance gardens by cutting back on annuals and perennials in favor of flowering shrubs. If you choose your shrubs wisely, with thought given to heights, foliage textures and bloom times, you can create a... Posted May 20 2008, 08:50 AM by Elisabeth with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: viburnum, shrubs, hydrangea, rose of sharon