The Glow That Grows
It’s hard not to like golden creeping Jenny in the summer. Botanically known as Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea,’ this low-growing groundcover’s small, round, brilliant chartreuse…
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These Dogwoods Beg for Attention
As the dog days of summer approach, many woody ornamentals that heralded the new spring with flashy flower displays are past their blooming primes…
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Glory, Glory
Gloriosa superba ‘Rothchildiana’ — now there’s a mouthful! When it comes to botanical names, this is about as pompous as it gets. But this…
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Born in the U.S.A.: Native Wisterias
In the unofficial spring competition to be the biggest, most bodacious bloomer in the landscape, wisterias often emerge the winner, displaying broad swaths of…
Read MoreBorn in the U.S.A.: Native Wisterias
In the unofficial spring competition to be the biggest, most bodacious bloomer in the landscape, wisterias often emerge the winner, displaying broad swaths of…
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Basil Beyond the Box
American gardeners have grown basil as a helpful culinary herb for centuries, and no doubt it will be extensively planted yet again this spring….
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The Best from the Dark Side
The New Year stirs gardeners’ souls to plan and prepare for yet another growing season, with thoughts mainly turning to searching for eye-catching plants…
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The Case for Aucuba
Aucuba was introduced to Western gardens from the Far East in the late 18th century, and after 200 years-plus of reliable displays in American…
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Fall for Purple
Autumn is on the way, and soon area landscapes will be aglow with vibrant oranges, reds and yellows. So, in the middle of this…
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Summer Reading
So, you love to garden but don’t particularly like that little trickle of sweat running down your back when the summer’s heat rises to…
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