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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‘A’ for Acidanthera
If I were grading flowering plants for their possible inclusion in an ornamental garden, I would consider such common desirable traits as ease to…
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In a Scottish Garden
Thinking about taking a vacation to Scotland this year? Well, certainly don’t miss Edinburgh and the Highlands, but also consider finding time to visit…
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This Polly Is a Cracker
“Unusual,” “strange,” “Martian,” “plastic” — these are the comments typically made about an eye-catching, striking houseplant that goes by the name of ‘Polly,’ with…
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