Getting to Know Thuja Cheer Drops Arborvitae - January 2022
Earlier this month, I posted a couple of things that I'd like to reference here. First...was the post talking about 2022 Garden Trends and how - like high fashion - the trends we see in the garden center or local nursery emerge years prior at places like the Chelsea Flower Show . In that recap post about trends, one of the design direction that was a big takeaway from Chelsea this year was the idea of 'organic ovals'. It is one of the big, macro trends mentioned in this piece cover last year's Chelsea show . The other thread I'm pulling at is the idea of a ' Getting to Know ' plant series that is part of my ongoing self-education. I started by talking about Eucomis (Pineapple Lillies) and how I ordered a handful of bulbs to try in containers this Summer. Part of these "Getting to Know X" posts is about getting myself a little more familiar with unique plants and cultivars. Things that not everyone has in their garden or yard. ...