Witch Hazel
The Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) is one of the most spectacular blooming shrubs (or you might call them small trees) for...
Early Flowers
It was just a few weeks ago that we had frigid temperatures, snow and ice. But now, flowers are emerging!...
Garden Activities for February
February can be an unpredictable month with either cold or mild temperatures depending on the year. Snow is not unusual....
Cistus ‘Mickie’
When it comes to easy and carefree shrubs, Cistus (Rockrose) would have to rank in the top ten. Cistus hybridus...
Shrubby Dogwoods
The Dogwood family (genus Cornus) features many different types of plants. The most familiar are the trees which are take...
Caring for Houseplants During the Winter Months
Whether you have houseplants that are a year-round fixture or you are over-wintering tropical or tender plants inside for the...
Garden Activities for January
January may be cold and dreary, but it is a good time to plan ahead for the coming year and...
Poinsettia
Nothing signifies the holidays like the Poinsettia, the colorful houseplant that comes from Mexico. Every year, untold thousands are sold...
‘Chief Joseph’ Lodgepole Pine
One of the most beautiful pines on the market today is the ‘Chief Joseph’ Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta subsp. latifolia). This tree...
Paperwhite Narcissus
What is the easiest plant you can grow indoors? Perhaps it is the Paperwhite Narcissus (Narcissus papyraceus), a popular choice...