Bare root perennials
It’s kind of been like Christmas here with packages arriving from the online shopping I did in January. I do a mix of shopping locally and online just because of what I am looking for and price, to be honest. Read More …
Month: April 2016
Blooms
Spring is springing around here now. Each day, new buds open up. I have more daffodils. I wish I knew what type these are, but since they were already in the ground, I have no way of knowing. Since I Read More …
Building a path
We were very fortunate when our neighbors across the street redid their pool area and asked us if we wanted any of the slate pieces that came out. Of course, we said yes! It was win-win because we got free Read More …
DIY Compost Bin
We try to do a lot of recycling here at Radiance Manor and I decided it was time for a compost bin as well. I didn’t really relish the thought of having a pile in the yard and the tumbling Read More …
Front bed renovation – digging and digging
This year starts the other side of the front yard. This landscaping has been neglected for probably 15 years. Last year was spend on one side and this year is the other. Here is what it looked like when we Read More …
Plant spotlight: Agastache
This is one of my new favorite flowers. Agastache. Common names are Hummingbird mint or Hyssop. This was new to me as of 2015. I have been trying to build a hummingbird and pollinator garden and this is a plant Read More …
Hummingbird Migration
Ruby Throat hummingbirds will be coming soon here in upstate NY! You can check where the migration is at this map: Looks like a couple more weeks and we should be seeing them in our yard. I will be giving Read More …
Capital District Flower Show – Floral Design
The entrants for the floral design competition at the flower show were beautiful as always. There was “What would Martha do?”, which was a table arrangement of spring flowers: . A Tuscan table category: Handpicked: Fantasy Flowers: These were really Read More …
Capital District Flower Show
This is the second time I have been to the flower show in Troy. I think it is the last time I will be able to get John to accompany me, though. I had shared some pictures on my other Read More …
Welcome to Bloom Crazy!
Welcome to Bloom Crazy! I blog about life in general over at Finding Radiance, but I wanted a place where I could discuss all things gardening. There will be a lot of the garden renovations at our house, as well as Read More …