Lupines are a perennial I always notice and admire, but I've had no luck growing them in my own garden. They grow abundantly on the east coast and in other places (some may say too abundantly), but they do have a few “special requests.” I decided to ask a friend of mine who has grown from seed for years in her Ontario garden for a few tips on how to grow lupines. 1) Lupines … [Read more...] about How to grow lupines
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Acid soil for mountain laurels
Many years ago I spent some weeks in the Adirondack Mountains as spring-blooming mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia, Zone 5) spread delicate pink blossoms across broad slopes as far as the eye could see. It was a gorgeous sight, and I cut armloads of flowering branches for every room. I was so enthused with the beauty of these plants that I planted several in my garden at home. … [Read more...] about Acid soil for mountain laurels
