Carolina Reaper: Hottest of the Hot
When it comes to peppers, many adventuresome gardeners seek out the hottest of the hot. The temptation draws them like moths to flames, and…
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Sing a Song of Solomon’s Seals
I have three Solomon’s seals in my yard. No, not three plants, but rather three different types of Solomon’s seal. All of them are…
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Vive les Jardins Français!
If “bonne chance” has you planning for a French vacation this year, keep in mind that France is brimming with many beautiful gardens worth…
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The Early Spring of Winter Honeysuckle
My spring begins much sooner than yours does. No, I don’t “snow bird” down to a condo in Tampa, Fla., during the winter, nor…
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The New Poinsettias
In 1828, Joel Roberts Poinsett thought he was on to something new and nice. After returning from his post as ambassador to Mexico, he…
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The Ring of Spanish Bluebells
When it comes to fall-planted, spring-blooming bulbs that can be relied upon to return year after year, crocuses and daffodils almost always top gardeners’…
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Savor Anise Sage
When I find a reliably performing plant that is easy to grow, low in maintenance and long lasting in the eye candy department, you…
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Cultivate Your Brain with Gardening Books
With the summer sizzle in full swing, it’s hard to work outside in the garden all day, but this doesn’t mean you can’t have…
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Ginger Lilies: Worth the Wait
For gardeners, patience is not only a virtue. It can be rewarding — and ginger lily (Hedychium sp.) proves the point. This intriguing import…
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The Clan Cuphea
In a plant genus, there are often many species, and being closely related, you might think most would exhibit some semblance of similarity in…
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