Sep 20, 2019 | Love This!
Name: Rosa rugosa aka the beach rose, Type of Plant: This thorny rose is well known in this area for being tough, having fragrant flowers in the summer, and large, pretty rose hips in the fall. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love this plant when it grows on the dunes...
Aug 30, 2019 | Love This!
Name: Elevate Orange Marigold Hybrid Type of Plant: An annual marigold with huge, round flowers. Easy to grow from seed, and tall enough to make a statement in annual or perennial gardens. Why I Love/Hate this plant: This plant grows 3 to 4 feet tall and has been...
Aug 23, 2019 | Love This!
Looking for a shrub that’s fun, attracts butterflies and bees, and tolerates wet areas? Have I got a plant for you! Name: Cephalanthus occidentalis aka Sugar Shack Buttonbush Type of Plant: This is a shrub that’s native to North America. It tolerates wet areas,...
Aug 20, 2019 | Garden Travel
There is still time to sign up for the GardenComm meeting in Salt Lake City! Tour private gardens, attend the trade show and learn about new plants or products, and learn how to grow your garden communications. Here are some of the breakout sessions: Peaks and...
Aug 16, 2019 | Love This!
Today, I’m loving a plant that you can’t buy. But if it appears in your garden, you can enjoy its fleeting beauty. Name: Monotropa uniflora aka Indian pipe, ghost plant or corpse plant. Type of Plant: This isn’t a plant that you can buy, but if you’re lucky you might...
Jul 31, 2019 | Garden Travel
A conversation overheard between Gerbera Daisy and Nicotiana… To register or find more information click here.
Jul 27, 2019 | Love This!
Name: Mirabilis jalapa ‘Limelight’ aka Limelight four o’clocks Type of Plant: These are perennial in zones 8 to 11, but widely grown as annuals in the colder regions. It’s a plant that’s easily grown from seed. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love plants that have great...
