One useful plant more and more local gardeners are discovering is the Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), an evergreen shrub with spectacular flowers. We are borrowing this beauty from…
Lotsa Hosta
Spring is always a great time to talk plants, and this week Hostas (or what some call Plantain Lilies) are on the top of my mind. This time of year local garden centers provide plant enthusiasts with a slew of options, big or small, with varying textures, variegation and flowers. Now, I am always honest and will freely…
The Nostalgia of Lilacs
The legendary nostalgia of Lilacs has graced garden across the world for hundreds of years. When I say the word “Lilac” I think most gardeners can close their eyes and picture the flower, and perhaps more importantly imagine the intoxicating fragrance that they fill the air with each spring. We now have…
Rhododendrons Galore
Spectacular Spiraeas
Flowering Trees – The Cherry
The Plant Enabler and the Plant Addict
Crabapples – Magnificent Malus
Early Almost Spring Perennial Color
Powering Up Your Pollinators
June has officially arrived, and as we head toward the Summer Solstice it means gardeners have some extra daylight for frivolities in the garden. More importantly, we celebrate Pollinator Month (with National Pollinator Week June 17th-23rd as a highlight), a campaign created by the Pollinator Partnership to create harmony between us humans and nature. We all need to pause and give thanks to…
One useful plant more and more local gardeners are discovering is the Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), an evergreen shrub with spectacular flowers. We are borrowing this beauty from…