Goats Beard (2008-06-11) I used to pull goats beard from the garden as if it were a weed. This Spring I decided that they are just too pretty and deserve a spot in the garden.
Goats Beard (2008-06-11) The goatsbeard has these delightful long elegant pods.
Palmer s Penstemon (2008-07-11) The Palmer's Penstemon is a prize plant for a Salt Lake Rock Garden.
Penstemon Close Up (2008-07-11) A close up of a Palmer's Penstemon growing in the garden.
Fire Challis (2008-08-21) California Fire Challis (Epilobium canum) seems to do well in Utah Gardens.
Rabbitbrush (2008-11-19) Considered by ranchers a weed, the native plant Rabbit Brush has interesting ornamental plumes in the late Fall. I think it has a place in Utah gardens.
RabbitBrush (2008-11-19) Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus) is a native plant of the arid west. The plant makes an interesting addition to gardens.
November Flowers (2008-11-19) These goldeneyes were still in full bloom in late November.
Purple Alyssum (2008-11-23) Alyssum (a member of the mustard family) produces bundles of small flowers. The flowers were still in bloom at the beginning of December.
Carpet of Alyssum (2008-11-23) Alyssum forms gentle carpets of white flowers.
Ajuga (2009-05-13) Ajuga is a popular groundcover from the mint family.
Christian Garden (2009-06-05) This garden is on the Northwest Corner of the Church of the Holy Apostles in Meridian.
Canterbury Bells (2009-06-13) The Canterbury Bells were doing well in this seasons abnormally wet Spring.
Blanket Flower (2009-06-15) A blanket flower in the rain.
Blanket Flowers (2009-06-15) Blanket Flowers are a fun showy garden flower.
Garden Variety Gardenia (2009-06-15) A garden would not be complete with gardenia
Red White and Blue Display (2009-06-17) The Bell Flowers have never come out this strong. Must be the rain.
Ice Plant (2009-06-23) Ice Plant makes an intriguing ground color.
Pepper Flower (2009-06-15) A beutiful red flower in our garden.
Red Flower on Yellow (2009-06-17) A red flower framed by yellow coreopsis.
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Gardening is a great American pastime.
For many generations people used to import plants from Europe or exotic locations in the Orient for their gardens. In recent years, wise garderners have returned to using native plants.