Fall Container Plants
There is a noticeable change in the air and new plants have arrived in the greenhouse. It is that time...
Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a shrub that evokes memories of childhood and our grandparent’s gardens. It is a...
Chaste Tree (Vitex)
Vitex agnus-castus, commonly called Chaste Tree, gets its name from the mythic legends of its anaphrodisiac properties. Athenian women used...
Garden Activities for August
Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’ Gardening slows down in August, both for the plants and people. The hotter temperatures and drier air...
Buttonbush
The “Sugar Shack” Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is an unusual shrub with striking white pincushion flowers that leave behind red fruit....
‘Firefly’ Bush Honeysuckle
The first thing you may notice on this striking shrub are the bees. They absolutely love it and are always...
Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fragrans)
The intoxicating fragrance of Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) is one that catches you by surprise as the flowers are inconspicuous....
Garden Activities for July
July is here and the present sweltering heat wave means limited garden work. Watering is crucial but some other...
Crape Myrtles
The Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is a stunning large shrub or small tree with many fine characteristics. They can be purchased...
Sweetshrub (Calycanthus)
Calycanthus floridus, also known by the common names of “Sweetshrub” and “Carolina Allspice”, is a large shrub of the southeastern...