Category Archives: The Summer Garden

Plant some Castor Bean Plants, add a Tropical Vibe to your Garden

Posted on May 11, 2012 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

One of my favorite annuals that I grow from seed each year, for its large showy 2 to 3 foot greenish-red leaves is the Castor Bean Plant. The castor bean, along with the Elephant Ear and Canna adds a tropical … Continue reading →

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Container planted or in the ground, Elephant Ear Plants are a Focal Point

Posted on April 21, 2012 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

If you are looking to add a plant with a tropical vibe to your northern garden, the Elephant Ear Mammoth is the one for you. It loves the sun, and once emerged from the ground is a relatively fast growing … Continue reading →

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Planting RASPBERRIES, Pruning RASPBERRIES

Posted on February 9, 2012 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

I’ve had raspberries growing in my garden for the last 22 year. The raspberries came my way via my maternal grandmother’s garden. She planted hers in the 1920’s or 30’s. The variety she grew are Heritage. A friend who runs … Continue reading →

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Looking at Evergreens in the Garden

Posted on January 31, 2012 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

Evergreens to me provide the most interest in the Winter garden, and are really the backbone or foundation on which a really nice year-round garden is built. They can be planted along with herbaceous perennials in the garden, to add … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushes, Shrubs, Trees, Garden Design Principles, planting a SHADE GARDEN, The Autumn(Fall) Garden, The Spring Garden, The Summer Garden, The Winter Garden | 7 Comments

My Garden, here at Whimsey Hill House, Mid July 2011

Posted on September 28, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

Wasn’t it just yesterday when the garden was at its peak? How quickly the Summer flew by. Finally I have some pictures to show you of the garden at its best, around the 15th of July 2011.

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DAHLIAS, dahlias, Dahlias..Planting and Winter Storage

Posted on September 16, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

Dahlias are wonderful flowers that grace the garden with their colorful blooms from Mid Summer, until a good killing frost. Dahlias come in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Some dahlias produce flowers the size of small carnations, while … Continue reading →

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When designing a Shade Garden, think Focal Point, Plant Color, and Shapes of Leaves

Posted on September 4, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

When I think about what goes into making a good shade garden, three things come to mind. #1 a Focal point(s) man-made or natural. #2 Plant Color to add light to the garden. #3 Shapes of Leaves for variety and … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden Design Principles, planting a SHADE GARDEN, San Francisco Chronicle / eHow references or resources, The Autumn(Fall) Garden, The Spring Garden, The Summer Garden | 2 Comments

Designing / Planting a Hosta Garden

Posted on August 21, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

Many people are Blesses???, Cursed!!! with a shade garden. If you are one of them, you will most likely be making lemon-aid out of lemons. Your lemon of choice, in this situation will be the Hosta, also called the Plantation … Continue reading →

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HOSTAS (Plantation Lily)…Planting, Dividing, and Maintenance

Posted on August 14, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

Hostas, also called the Plantation Lilyare a common sight in many gardens. In my area of Upstate New York, zone 5-4, they are widely used in shady areas. Hostas come in many sizes. They can be plants that mature to … Continue reading →

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DAYLILIES…Planting, Dividing, and Maintenance

Posted on August 9, 2011 by fredgonsowskigardenhome

Daylilies are probably one of the most dependable and easiest to grow of all the Summer flowers. The Daylily is also called the Hemerocallis. It is called the daylily, because its flowers only bloom for one day. The nice thing … Continue reading →

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