Deciduous plants have evolved to be all about surviving the winter. We humans often describe ourselves as "hunkering down for the winter," and perhaps we have learned this from plants that shed their leaves in the...
For every letter of the alphabet you could write a list of things you're thankful for. Here, what I’m grateful for, “The P Edition” People My Family...
Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' aka purple leaf beech, River's purple European beech, or copper beech Type of Plant: A very large, deciduous tree...
Name: Vitex agnus-castus aka chastetree Type of Plant: A large shrub that flowers in mid to late summer. Hardy in Zone 6-8 Why I Love/Hate this...
Name: Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' aka Coral Bark Maple Type of Plant: Small tree for part-shade, reaching 15 to 20 feet tall and wide. Hardy in...
Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia aka Russian sage Type of Plant: Perennial plant for full sun and well drained soils. It has woody stems so doesn’t...
Name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' upright Japanese Plum Yew Type of Plant: Slow growing, upright evergreen that grows well in sun or...
Sometimes it's great to appreciate a plant that doesn't live everywhere, doesn't flower all summer, and can't be kept "under control." Name:...
Name: Vernonia lettermanii ‘Iron Butterfly’ aka ironweed Type of Plant: A drought tolerant perennial for Zones 4-9, with grass-like foliage all...
Name: Cuphea hybrid 'Cupver' aka cigar plant, Cuphea Vermillionaire, firecracker plant Type of Plant: This Cuphea is an annual in northern...
Since the pandemic hit, we are gathering virtually; attending church services online, having cocktails with friends, and visiting with friends or...
Name: Pennisetum purpureum ‘Tift 8’ aka Vertigo fountain grass Type of Plant: An annual grass in colder climates (hardy in Zone 8-11) that’s tall...
Name: Myrica pensylvanica aka bayberry Type of Plant: Native shrub or small tree for full sun and sandy soils Why I Love/Hate this plant: In dry...
As a speaker and a plant geek, I present programs to garden clubs, horticultural societies, and assorted other groups. Many of these organizations...
Name: Variegated forms of Impatiens hawkeri aka New Guinea Impatiens Type of Plant: Low-maintenance annual that grows to about 12 inches tall. Why I...
Name: Buddleja davidii 'SMNBDBT' aka Pugster dwarf butterfly bush. Type of Plant: A dwarf butterfly bush that blooms prolifically through the...
Name: Dolichos lablab ‘Silver Moon’ aka Lablab purpureus ‘Silver Moon’ Type of Plant: A fast growing annual vine that you can grow from seed. Why I...
Yesterday I spent about an hour touring our property and taking a photo of every plant that was in bloom. Okay, not every plant, and not every...
Name: Mecardonia GoldDust Type of Plant: An annual from Proven Winners that is heat tolerant, long-flowering, and totally low-maintenance. This...