Sep 27, 2026 | Gardens, Hydrangea Happiness
Q. My panicle hydrangea suddenly has some flowers that are different than the others. What’s going on? A. It could be that your plant has self-seeded. Follow the stems under those different flowers down to where they come out of the ground. It’s likely...
Sep 19, 2026 | Hydrangea Happiness
Recently I made a delightful connection with a fellow Hydrangea lover in Wisconsin, and she asked me what Hydrangeas I am growing. This made me realize that I’d never made a list of these plants that are currently at Poison Ivy Acres. So tonight I sat down and...
Sep 5, 2026 | Postcards From Plants
My guest on The Garden Lady on September 5th was Scott Lajoie, Communications Director for the Buzzards Bay Coalition.
Aug 28, 2026 | Postcards From Plants
The stamp on the postcard is a photo of the crape myrtle flower. Lagerstroemia indica, more commonly known as crape myrtle, can be planted in Zones 6 and warmer. If you live in the Northeast, be sure to look for varieties that are known for winter hardiness in a Zone...
