Perennially Yours Blog

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Vanilla Strawberry’

Sep 2, 2012

Sun to Part Sun.  6’ – 7’ tall.  Summer to fall bloomer.  This delicious new Hydrangea will have you coming back for ‘seconds’.   New flowers open white, then change to pink, before turning a ravishing strawberry-rose, giving the plant a tri-color appearance.   ‘Vanilla Strawberry’ hit the market in 2010 and was soon rated a top…

Kerry’s Garden Design Tips and Musings

Sep 2, 2012

Okay, I was wrong.  I really thought that I could continue to write Perennially Yours newsletters the same as before starting a full time job outside the home.   Nope.  Not possible (and that is coming from a Type A overachiever.  Surprised?)  The solution?  I’m switching to bi-monthly newsletters during slower months plus these will include…

Kerry’s Fall Lecture Schedule

Sep 2, 2012

I’m hitting the road again this fall with an exciting speaking itinerary.  I hope many of you will be able to join me at one or more of these lectures.  Please contact the person listed for more information. Wednesday, September 12.  Lexington, MA.  Lexington Field and Garden Club.  10:30 a.m.  Design Tips for Knockout Perennial…

Incredible 2013 English Gardens Tour

Jul 3, 2012

ONE-OF-A-KIND LEARNING TOUR OF ENGLISH GARDENS Are you a passionate plant person that loves to learn from experienced pros and enjoys hands-on, workshop settings?  Do you love looking at magnificent English gardens and wish you could learn simple, how-to design tricks for replicating this in your own yard?  Do you delight in spending time with…

Incredible 2013 English Garden Tour

Jul 3, 2012

ONE-OF-A-KIND LEARNING TOUR OF ENGLISH GARDENS Are you a passionate plant person that loves to learn from experienced pros and enjoys hands-on, workshop settings?  Do you love looking at magnificent English gardens and wish you could learn simple, how-to design tricks for replicating this in your own yard?  Do you delight in spending time with…

July – Art in the Garden

Jul 3, 2012

Art Sculptures by Artist Jason Schultz.  Jason is a tremendously gifted artist who has the ability to take scrap metal and transform it into remarkable sculptures for the garden and landscape.  Many of you saw his pieces on display at the June 27 & 28 open houses.  Jason sells his artwork at regional events and…

July Plants: Hydrangea, Phlox and Sedum

Jul 3, 2012

One of my new job responsibilities at Faddegon’s Nursery (http://www.faddegons.com/)  is to write about a featured plant and recommended companion plantings each month.  For those who do not get Faddegon’s monthly Enewsletters (you can sign up for them by visiting Faddegon’s web site), below are the stars that Faddegon’s is showcasing for July 3 –…

LAST 2012 Open House and Plant Sale on July 13

Jul 3, 2012

ONE MORE 2012 PERENNIALLY YOURS OPEN HOUSE ON JULY 13!The garden gate will swing open one more time in 2012.  Thanks to all of you that came to the June open houses.  I am really very touched by how many dear patrons I am blessed with.  I did not plan to have other open house…

More plant Sales and Open Houses in June

May 30, 2012

As announced in my last newsletter, I will be digging up the large perennial bed on the west side of my house to make room for a driveway that will allow for safer stepping for my husband (especially in winter).  I already have my spade in hand and am ready to ‘have at it’ for…

More Plant Sales and Open Houses

May 30, 2012

As announced in my last newsletter, I will be digging up the large perennial bed on the west side of my house to make room for a driveway that will allow for safer stepping for my husband (especially in winter).  I already have my spade in hand and am ready to ‘have at it’ for…

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