Wow! See I told you I would forget. Well my apologies. It has been an interesting Spring. We have watched other businesses struggle but our garden center has managed to stay afloat. I have a new kitten, her name is Bella. And she is not allowed to help in the garden. After she killed a peace lily by absolutely ripping it to shreds, the last place I want her is around my perennials.

I have found a new favorite of an old stand-by perennial. I have always loved Black-Eyed Susan's, and a lot of new varities have been introduced over the past few years. When we got in Tiger Eye Gold at the garden center, I fell in love. The butterflys, bees, and birds still love this one and it is just as sturdy as ever.

I have 2 more to note and then I am done for the day. A new Gaillardia and a Phlox.

Mesa Yellow Gaillardia, it has proven to be a beautiful shae of yellow. Two-toned actually. It holds up well in a hot, and well drained location. I planted mine near a driveway, so it gets plenty of retained heat, and it is thriving.

Red Magic Phlox, the most vibrant shade of "red" I have seen on a phlox. Like some flowers named red, this is not a true red, it is a magenta. It will catch your eye from 50 yards, and draw in the butterflys from 3 streets over. A major plus, this is one of the more disease resistent varities.