This is the time when azalea gall shows up. It's most common on the azaleas, but occasionally you'll see it on other Rhododendrons. This is also the time to pinch or cut the new growth on azaleas to keep them thick...
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...
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Name: Rudbeckia hirta aka black eyed Susans Type of Plant: Biennial that is sometimes grown as an annual. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall, often...
Name: Anthurium species and varieties, aka flamingo flower (or so I read…everyone I know just calls them “Anthuriums.”) Type of Plant: Herbaceous...
If you're only here for the plants and gardening, skip this post. But on this New Year's Day I'm looking at the offerings on selected television...