Phlox ‘Jeana’ – Perennial of the Year 2024
Since 1990, the Perennial Plant Association has selected one perennial per year that has exhibited exemplary qualities throughout the United...
Podophyllum ‘Spotty Dotty’
Dramatic foliage plants are always welcome in a shade garden and here’s one that not only showcases big leaves but...
Sweet Peas
One of our most colorful annual vines is the Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odaratus). Growing to 6 feet or more, vines...
Paper Bush (Edgeworthia)
It is usually a shock when one stumbles upon a blooming Edgeworthia (commonly called “Paper bush” or “Oriental Paper bush”)...
A Walk Through The Greenhouse
Spring is just around the corner but for a quick fix, step inside our greenhouse where many treasures await… A...
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!...
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...