Most of us gardeners have learned patience through our plant endeavors. Some of us even enjoy being teased for weeks by the swelling buds of something soon to be magnificent, but only lasting days. But sometimes, let’s admit it, we want the instantaneous ratification of instant non-stop color…just add water and presto! I do enjoy creating instant curbside appeal with colors so bright “I gotta wear shades”! In my landscape, I have my designated annual beds where I concentrate on bold color masses. Though there are many beautiful annual summer blooming flowers, Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides), by far, is my absolute favorite! I don’t have to wait for flowers because the color is all in the leaves! With its various textures and colors ranging from purple, red, orange, hot pink, chartreuse, yellow to soft pastels, there are so many possibilities. I have beautiful color from spring to frost with minimal upkeep!…
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A Bit of Dirt – 1996 Newsletters
Click the link below each overview to read the full newsletter. Usually in each edition are also GCMGA event write-ups, meeting minutes, and additional association information. Issue 9 – Winter, “The Rage of Coleus”; “Climbing Plants”; “Trees in the Garden”; “Southeastern natives nudging to the forefront” BOD-1996 Winter – Issue 9 Issue 10 – Spring, “Creative Enterprises”; “Herb Corner”; “Spring Checklist”; “A Lily is a Lily…NOT!”; “The Extension Line”; Excerpts from “My Garden is a Pleasant Place” BOD-1996 Spring – Issue 10 Issue 11 – Summer, “Creative Enterprises Update”; “Trip to Margaret Moseley’s Garden”; “The Extension Line”; “On a Hot, Lazy Summer” BOD-1996 Summer – Issue 11 Issue 12 – Fall, “The Extension Line”; “Confession”; “The Seasons of Harvest”; “You Might be a Gardener”; “Ornamental Grasses and Grass-like Plants” BOD-1996 Fall – Issue 12