We Are The Gardeners | Joanna Gaines & Kids Cut flower garden With bronze-purple lacy foliage

With bronze-purple lacy foliage

We find that this plant thrives well in average but well drained soils in full sun although it will appreciate some afternoon shade where you get hot summer temperatures

red-stained stems

light pink buds pop open to reveal darker bluish-pink flower bells

It is especially toxic to chickens

We Are The Gardeners | Joanna Gaines & Kids Cut flower garden With bronze-purple lacy foliageIn this delightful book We Are the Gardeners, Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavours, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything!), and all the knowledge they've gained along the way, the Gaines family shares how they learned to grow a happy, successful garden. As it turns out, trying something new isn't always easy, but the hardest work often yields the greatest reward.