Wordless Wednesday – Ethereal

Until next time happy gardening!By Bonnie-Marie Hibbs©BMHPhotographyTheGardener’sNotebook2016

Plant Culture: How to grow Melianthus Major

Family: MELIANTHACEAE Scientific name: Melianthus major Common Name: Honey Bush Native to South Africa Melianthus major, also referred to as the honey bush, is a large shrub growing to a height of 3 metres with a spread of 1 – 1.5 metres. These fast growing perennial shrubs look great planted up in large decorative pots as an ornamental feature in patios/courtyards … More Plant Culture: How to grow Melianthus Major

Plant Culture: How to grow a Box Elder Tree

Family: ACERACEAE Scientific name: Acer negundo var. violaceum Common Name: Box Elder Tree, Pink Tassel Tree Acer negundo var. violaceum, referred to as the Box Elder, is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree. Growing to a height of 7-10 metres and 5-6 metres wide, they can be a great feature tree in any garden. Box Elder can be planted in pairs or … More Plant Culture: How to grow a Box Elder Tree

Spring is in the air and a new beginning

Spring has finally arrived and it is time to start thinking about the type of vegetables and herbs to grow in the garden. Every year I buy an assortment of plants with no plan in mind as to where they will be planted. However, this year I wanted to try something different by drawing up … More Spring is in the air and a new beginning