Speaking as a self-proclaimed “plantaholic” who likes just about all things with foliage, fronds, or needles, one plant I started to salivate over in the 1990’s was Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia sp.). For us in northern latitudes, these mythical plants were uncommon and were perceived as…


The glorious season of spring has sprung, officially signaling the annual awakening of all things gardening. We all tend to pick away at timely garden projects throughout the year, but in spring it becomes…