One of the pleasures of being involved with plants is getting to know them as a family. We learn about plants that are in the same genus, and how they are similar. It's like getting to know your best friend's siblings...
Name: Wolf Eye Dogwood aka Cornus kousa ‘Wolf Eyes’ Type of Plant: This small tree is a variegated version of the popular kousa dogwood. The...
Name: Aloysia citriodora aka lemon verbena Type of Plant: In areas where this plant is hardy, Zones 8 – 10, it’s a small shrub. But in colder...
Name: Hyacinthus orientalis aka garden hyacinths. Type of Plant: These spring flowers grow from bulbs that are typically planted in the fall...
Name: Helleborus orientalis aka the Lenten rose, or Lenten rose hellebore Type of Plant: A perennial for part to full shade. Hardy in zones 4 to 9,...
April 1st, Cape Cod, Massachusetts In a statement released today, author and broadcaster C.L. Fornari announced that she is launching a new radio...
April 1, 2019 Stevens Point, WI A feud between neighboring plant lovers threatens the day/night cycle for hundreds of people in central Wisconsin....
We're hearing a great deal about who and what is essential. Here are some of my thoughts...
Name: Pieris japonica ‘Dorothy Wycoff’ aka Dorothy Wycoff Andromeda Type of Plant: A shrub for shade and part shade that flowers in early spring....
If you like soft, rich cookies such as the classic Mexican wedding cakes, you’ll love these cookies. This is a vegan recipe. Preheat oven to 350...
Name: Sedum album ‘Coral Carpet’ Type of Plant: This is a low stonecrop sedum, perfect for planting in between flagstones and in rock gardens. Hardy...
Events are being canceled, schools are closing, and many are being encouraged to work from home. For a few days or weeks people are finding...
Name: Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light aka the Fire Light Hydrangea Type of Plant: A medium to large shrub that flowers from late July until hard...
Name: Deutzia gracilis Chardonnay Pearls aka chardonnay pearls deutzia Type of Plant: This is a small shrub that has bright yellow foliage in the...
Name:, Hatiora salicornioides, aka Rhipsalis salicornioides aka drunkard's dream, bottle cactus, or dancing bones. Also known as Hatiora. Type of...
Name: Oxalis triangularis aka false shamrock Type of Plant: These are bulbs that are commonly sold as houseplants in February and March. People...
Name: Papaver somniferum aka the breadseed poppy or the opium poppy. Of the two common names, beadseed poppy is the most accurate for gardeners...
Name: Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' aka the weeping blue atlas cedar Type of Plant: An evergreen, horizontal/weeping tree with bluish needles...
Name: Salvia officianalis aka common or culinary sage Type of Plant: This herb is a perennial in zones 4 to 8. It grows best in full sun and...