Category: Annuals

  • Candyland Calibrachoa Lighting Up the Landscape

    Candyland Calibrachoa Lighting Up the Landscape

    Today I planted Candyland Calibrachoa. While I’m no expert at annuals everything I’ve read says, winner. I visited Hollandia Nursery looking for one Catmint replacement but couldn’t help leaving with a few more plants. If you live near Bethel, CT Hollandia is worth the trip. Candyland Calibrachoa is a plant combination of 3 different colors…

  • First Shade Day – The Leaves are Out!

    First Shade Day – The Leaves are Out!

    First Shade Day is the first day you can see shade from the trees each spring. May 5 was First Shade Day this year; though it was raining when I made the observation. First Shade Day signifies the unofficial beginning of spring. I know the cold, damp gloomy days are over. John Holden Below are…