Spring 2015
Design in Red, White, and Blue
‘Give Me Liberty’
Memorial Day is May 30th—the day on which we pause to remember with gratitude all those who have bravely given their lives in the service of our country. May 30th was chosen as the date of Decoration Day, as it was originally called, because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle. I can’t help but wonder if the beautiful spring flowers in bloom had any influence on the timing of the holiday—what more appropriate way to honor our fallen heroes than with vibrant, living floral displays in patriotic colors?
Cuphea ‘Bat Face’
An uncanny resemblance…
Purple and red bicolors are striking in the first place but take a look at these unique flowers—do they remind you of anything? For me, the bat resemblance is uncanny. A colony of these little faces staring out of a planter is sure to elicit a lot of second glances.
Petunias of Patterns
‘Potunia® Purple Halo’
Back in February we talked about the importance of petunias for landscapers. These dependable plants bump up the color volume quickly with very little effort. As a result they provide a reliable source of supplemental income.
Calibrachoa Review
A rainbow of calibrachoa
Over the years we’ve talked about calibrachoa a lot here in Field Notes and we’re about to do it again. This is a crop that has been very good to us and we hold it in high regard. All the care and attention we give to these plants comes back to us tenfold, as we’re rewarded with scores of colorful, trailing mini petunias that quickly move off the retail bench and brighten the landscape in a snap.
Earth Day Edibles
Home grown is better
Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd so here’s a little food for thought: it’s a fact that as soon as fruits and vegetables are picked they start losing nutrients. Once harvested, they sit in transit for several days en route to the supermarket shelves.
