The plants in my garden
Here you’ll find profiles of the plants in my garden, in alphabetical order. Each one tells you when the plant blooms, how I care for it and how it has done in Bran, Brașov County, Romania.
Perennials
Profiles of the perennials I’ve documented in the garden, with the needs of each species and my own observations.
Shrubs
The shrubs in my garden, with care needs and observations from Bran.
Biennials
Profiles of plants grown as biennials, from seedling to bloom and self-seeding.
Annuals
Plants grown for one season, with profiles on sowing, blooming and care.
Profiles of annuals are in the works. I’ll add them here as I document them in the garden.
Roses
Profiles of individual varieties from my collection: bloom, care and how they behave in a mountain garden.
The story of my more than 80 bushes has its own place, in My rose collection.
Alongside the variety profiles, you can check the guide to rose diseases and the care guidelines in the calendar.
Herbs
Mint, thyme, tarragon and the other herbs in the garden, with notes on growing and using them.
Mint, thyme and tarragon do well for me. Individual profiles are in the works; the first tips on dividing and moving them are in the spring calendar.
Fruit trees
Apple and pear: the varieties in the garden, the harvest season and how I use the fruit.
The tree profiles are in the works. Until then, the calendar covers pruning guidelines and the tasks during harvest season.
Hydrangeas and garden phlox
Hydrangeas
Hydrangea types and how to care for them in the mountains.
Garden phlox
My varieties and how I care for phlox in Bran.