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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Garden Adventurer: Spinach Planting Time!
As the full scorch of summer begins to subside by the middle to end of this month, I bear what’s left of the heat…
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Garden Adventurer: Catmint: A Purr-fect Perennial
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a plant well known to kitty owners who like to see their feline friends get goofy. But a close cousin,…
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Garden Adventurer: Night-lilies
Daylilies’ blithe blossoms unfurl in morning’s glory, shine resplendent under the celestial arc of the summer sun, but then, alas, bow and fade into…
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Garden Adventurer: Kousa: The Other Dogwood
I am a big fan of the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) because it is a native tree and, of course, bears North Carolina’s state…
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Garden Adventurer: A Moonvine Diary
Moonvine (Ipomoea alba) is a strange beauty that waits until day’s end to unfold its shimmering white, very fragrant flowers. I have enjoyed this…
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Garden Adventurer: Seeing Red
Seeing red is not exactly the best way to start off a brand new, hopeful New Year, but right now I just can’t help…
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Garden Adventurer: The Ins and Outs of Amaryllis
The scramble to find perfect Christmas presents has begun, and for gardeners, the beautiful amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) is always a classic go-to gift. Whether…
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