I can almost see spring on the horizon as numerous treasures are about to bloom, brightening up all of our local landscapes in these grey days of late winter. We are blessed with so many fabulous early blooming perennials in our region, many of which are…
Hellebores - The Winter Jewel
Ornamental Grasses: Plumage and Fall Color
Stylish Sedums and Succulents
Healthy Hardy Fuchsias
The Fuchsia flower is somewhat unique in the world of gardening, sporting a pronounced corolla and often contrasting sepal color, all in a pendent-type flower. Over the eons, these are plants that have evolved right alongside their pollinating partners, the hummingbirds. They provide rich nectar for our winged friends, but also…
Captivating Coneflowers
Perennials for Pollinators - Episode III
The State of Zone Denial
Fleece Flowers - long blooming and easy to grow perennials
Variety Is The Spice Of Life
It’s funny how the meaning of some words can change over time. In a garden setting, having a “diverse” collection of plants is generally a good thing. One could say that the gardener embraces “diversity”. Likewise, if that same gardener “includes” many different genera in the landscape, you could state that the gardener embraces “inclusivity”. Now, before you get your hackles up, I have no intention of…
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…