When you hear the term “Ecological Gardening” what do you think of? Maybe you think of nature friendly design or kind critter and pest control. Or perhaps native plants or water-wise gardening come to mind. I’m C.L....
There are so many photos of fantastical plants making the rounds on social media. Black Iris with neon-colored veins and white stars...pink Hosta...
Name: Ringo All-Star™ Rose aka Rosa x 'ChewEyesUp' Type of Plant: Smaller size shrub rose (2 to 3 feet tall and wide) with the most...
Name: Potentilla canadensis aka Dwarf Cinquefoil Type of Plant: Typically thought of as a weed, this is a low-growing cinquefoil for sun or...
Name: Cymbopogon citratus aka Lemon Grass Type of Plant: A tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. A culinary herb that’s easy to grow as an...
It is mid-May in my garden, and a time when biennials, weeds, and perennials are growing fast. It's also a time when I see posts on social media...
Name: Prunus maritima aka beach plum Type of Plant: A native North American shrub that flowers in the spring. Hardy to zones 4-9 Why I Love this...
Name: Geum triflorum aka Prairie Smoke Type of Plant: A native North American perennial that has interesting spring flowers that turn into fine...
Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ aka Sensation Lilac Type of Plant: This shrub is the old fashioned, large growing lilac, with big blooms and a...
Name: Phlebodium aureum aka Living Lace® Davana aka Blue Star Fern Type of Plant: Houseplant for most people, although it might live outdoors in...
Name: Cordyline fruticose cultivars aka Ti Plant: Type of Plant: Tropical plant that is evergreen where it’s hardy, with multi-colored leaves....
98% of the plants featured here are plants I love. I’ve hated a couple in the past, but this week, but hate is a pretty strong word. Today, I’m...
The green industry is reeling today with the announcement that the AIPlantBot Company is experiencing problems with the first artificial...
Name: SUN PARASOL® GIANT Peach Sunrise Mandevilla hybrid Type of Plant: A tropical vine with large flowers. Why I Love This Plant: This tropical...
Name: Lilium aka Oriental and Orienpet Lilies Type of Plant: Oriental and orienpet lilies are bulbs that flower in mid or late summer. Most of...
Name: Galanthus nivalis aka snowdrops Type of Plant: A bulb that flowers in the late winter and early spring. Common snowdrops are native to...
Name: Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' aka Jacob Cline bee balm Type of Plant: Native perennial that was discovered in a Georgia garden. Why I Love...
It's not just about Hydrangeas, although we love them dearly. This festival is a celebration of summer gardens...and our beautiful coastal region....