Paintings « Garden Drama

Climbing up and spilling over February 21, 2012
Plants that climb to the sky and and plants that spill to the earth are very dramatic performers in the garden and some of my favorite flora to incorporate into a space. Climbers transform a space like nothing else as they draw the garden visitors eye up, transforming the entire garden picture. Spillers soften hard edges […]
The water lilies are alive! They’re alive! February 10, 2012
Hardy water lilies are an investment plant, usually running between $30 and $50 a plant at the nursery or garden center. With that in mind, overwintering them is a wonderful way to build your lily collection and conserve your garden funds. I peeked at my overwintering lilies this week, and they are all showing new […]
I’m thinking of clematis a lot lately as we look to planting time February 9, 2012
Whatever you are looking for in a perennial flowering vine, there is a clematis to help you out. Most require as much sun as possible, consistent watering, and cool roots. Planting a 12 to 18 inch plant at the base of the clematis will accomplish this. Clematis need a little lateral help to reach their […]
Fake force your Paperwhite bulbs December 19, 2011
Paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus) are cousins of daffodils and are a common bulb to force in the Christmas season. Actually, forcing bulbs has always seemed so violent a term to me. How about if we say coaxing bulbs? Well, I purchased my paperwhites already potted, with the little buds already heading north. This is a wonderful […]
Oh, favorite annuals of mine. Won’t you come in and spend the winter with me? November 3, 2011
If you garden, you can’t help but to pick up a few favorite plants along the way. This is a sweet experience when that favorite plant is a perennial. You let it slumber through the winter months, knowing it will emerge well-rested and stronger next spring. You hope the same for yourself. When your favorite […]

Paintings

For the last five years or so, I have worked in acrylics, usually with a floral, garden, or generally botanical bent. Just this past week, I have jumped into oils. I love the colors, I rather like the odor, and I am learning as I go. I will post available paintings as they come up. For now, enjoy the view. If any of the available paintings trip your trigger, let me know, and we can work something out.