Clematis/La clématite

This clematis grows in sandy soil in Lansing, New York on a trellis shading a large deck overlooking Cayuga Lake.  The vine was in full bloom with soft mauve flowers in early July.
Click on things to know about the clematis to learn more.  

Teddybear Sunflower/Le tournesol

This Teddybear sunflower grows in a planter with a southwest exposure in Calgary.  With a height of about 2 feet it is full of soft, fluffy, golden blooms that would make wonderful cut flowers. Left on the plant it makes for a cheery children's garden. 

Daylily/Lis

This stunning daylily grows in a planter with a southwest exposure in Calgary. Still researching the name of the lily.

Trumpet Vine

This trumpet vine grows in sandy soil in Lansing, New York on a trellis shading a large deck overlooking Cayuga Lake.  The vine was in full bloom with stunning orange, red and yellow flowers in early July.  Click on things you need to know for growing tips on this attractive vine.

Broccoli and Kale/Le brocoli et le chou frisé

Kale and broccoli are a good choice for any garden.  These vegetables grow in a large planter with a southwest exposure in Calgary. They are started as annuals each spring.  The kale can be harvested throughout the summer.  
Click on comfort food for a wonderful traditional recipe from the Netherlands.  The broccoli didn't produce a crop this year.  

Indian Paintbrush/Prairie-fire/Pinceau indien

(castilleja)

This Indian Paintbrush grows on a mountainside in Banff National Park on the Sarbach Lookout Trail. 

Arnica

These arnica blooms grow on a mountainside in Banff National Park on the Sarbach Lookout Trail. The arnica belongs to the sunflower family.