Showing posts with label Kinderhook New York. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kinderhook New York. Show all posts
5 Easy to Grow Flowers
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| My garden in the Hudson Valley in mid summer. |
The first thing I learned is that just about any vegetable plant that turns into a man eating vine like, pumpkins and cucumbers, are now firmly banished from the scene. They take up too much space and kill the grass.My favorite flowers, vegetables and herbs that get replanted every year and are relatively carefree and abundant producers. The five easy to grow flowers listed here, can be planted from seed after the last frost and will produce reliable blooms throughout the season. They aren't bugged by pests and aren't particularly fragile, although they do need regular deadheading. The best way around that is to pick them often and enjoy them in the house or as centerpieces. These are the back bone of my garden every year.
Every year I plant cosmos, the Sensation Mix, in the back of the garden. They grow to about 5' and make a nice background for everything in front of them. They do need staking or they are prone to toppling over. I love the simplicity of the flowers - they remind of the first flowers kids learned to draw. Their lace foliage is nice in arrangements too.
The best display of cosmos I ever saw was in a garden in the Loire.
At Les Jardins de la Chatonniere where they were planted on a hillside. In a huge patch that must have been 50' by 25'. Hundreds if not thousands of cosmos were waving in the breeze. Remarkable.
Nicotiana or scented tobacco is a plant that freely reseeds and could be considered invasive, but the smell on a summer night is heaven. What's a little weeding to keep things in check when the reward is a stately plant with a beautiful scent? It's really great in large containers.
The humble bachelor button was the favorite flower of Marie Antoinette.Available in a soft palette of blues, purples, pinks and a deep burgundy color make it perfect for my garden. They are great cut and are also edible. I use the flowers in ice cubes for water and other clear drinks as well in ice buckets. They will reseed.
The sweet nasturtiums tumbling over the ends of the beds in a profusion of blooms is a wondrous sight. They also work well in pots. There are numerous types and colors to choose from. I always opt for the dwarf types and the milky/white colors like Milkmaid. They can be trimmed back as needed and will reseed.
A Holiday Treat
Just in time for holiday shopping we are opening the store for a limited time. From December 10 - 24 my shop in Kinderhook will be decked out for the holiday season with an enticing range of gifts, edible treats and vintage finds. If you find yourself in the Hudson Valley for the festive season, be sure to stop by for some fun holiday shopping. Daily from 10-6. For more details please visit my website.
Sale Time!
Who doesn’t love a yard sale? The thrill of the hunt and the pleasure of the find makes for a very fun day. Especially if it’s in a beautiful location filled with historic homes. This Saturday is a day long opportunity to explore Kinderhook, New York in hope of finding that special treasure. Starting at 9 AM, participating village residents will offer their selection of wares for sale.
Thomas and I have decided this year that it would be a lot of fun to do it too. We will have a selection of frames, housewares and a few pieces of fabric. Hope to see you at number 10 Broad Street!
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