Garden Adventurer: The Indigenous Asters of Autumn
As summer ends, many gardeners turn their attention to the blazing colors that will soon adorn autumn landscapes. I, too, enjoy watching sections of…
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Garden Adventurer: The Riddle of Swiss Chard
What is Swiss chard? First let me tell you what it isn’t. It’s not from Switzerland, but rather the Mediterranean region of Europe. I…
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Garden Adventurer: Savoring Squash Blossoms
As your squash patch reaches maturity under the strengthening summer sun, well-tended plants should begin brimming with their delectable edibles, meaning you can reap…
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Garden Adventurer: Oakleaf Hydrangea: Graceful Pizzazz
When it comes to a woody ornamental with regional roots that is not only dependable but dependably pretty, oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) gets high…
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Garden Adventurer: Easter Lily-ology
Psst! Did you know Easter lilies aren’t just for Easter? While they are ubiquitous offerings in stores everywhere this time of year as holiday…
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Garden Adventurer: Voodoo Gardening
In the dying light of an early spring day last year, I was giving stubborn weeds in my garden their long-overdue last rites with…
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Garden Adventurer: Better Witches
When winter has area gardens in its chilled grip, it is tough to imagine the glory that will be the coming spring. So why…
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Garden Adventurer: In Search of Osmanthus
Osmanthus (Osmanthus spp.) is a sneaky plant. Why? Well, this evergreen woody ornamental can envelop the garden with an enchanting sweet aroma that is…
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Garden Adventurer: Camassias: Blurple and More
Late autumn is a grand time to plant spring-blooming bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, and crocuses. If this observation sounds familiar, that’s because these…
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Garden Adventurer: Dividing Irises
In the spring, bearded irises (Iris germanica) can be real showstoppers with their masses of gorgeous blossoms. However, after a few years of dependable…
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