Early Fall video from October 11, 2023, at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in Bristol, Rhode Island. Length: 2 minutes. The Van Wickles placed great emphasis on the landscape, particularly Bessie, who was an avid gardener. They hired Bristol author, gardener and landscape architect, John DeWolf to lay out the grounds. DeWolf based his over-arching … Continue reading Early Fall at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum
‘Diana Remembered’ is a medium sized hosta named after the late Diana, the Princess of Wales. As the photo shows, its leaves have begun to turn yellow and die back. Its blossoms have never appeared so late in the season – an October surprise for sure. Highly fragrant, the tubular, white flowers can reach 4″ … Continue reading ‘Diana Remembered’ Hosta – An October Surprise
A pink ‘Knock Out’ rose blossom makes an appearance in the October garden as nearby hosta plant leaves begin to die back at the end of the season. Knock Outs are popular because they’re one of the longest blooming, lowest maintenance, most pest and disease resistant roses. The different varieties can provide up to six … Continue reading Knock Out Roses Still Blooming!
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a popular flowering herbaceous perennial grown for its handsome gray-green foliage and beautiful late-season, lavender-blue flower spikes. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, it is sometimes referred to as a sub-shrub for the sunny perennial border. A nectar source with a bracing herbal aroma, it also attracts beneficial bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. But … Continue reading Russian Sage – A Late-Season Beauty
New England Asters ‘Alma Potschke’ (also known as Michaelmas Daisies) provide the perfect nectar source for butterflies and bees beginning in early September. They form abundant clusters of flowers at the tips of sturdy stems. They are also valued for the quality of their cut flowers. And they are unpalatable to browsing deer and rabbits! … Continue reading New England Asters Provide Nectar
