Archives: Plants

The free flowering nature and grand stature of nepeta ‘Sixhills Giant’ makes it a must have in the garden. At the peak of spring the

There are many reasons for growing plants. Some gardeners are looking for beautiful blooms, for others, it’s a flower’s aroma. If you are attracted to

In autumn it is hard for anything in the garden to come up to the beauty of the changing leaves, particularly the unbridled color we

When it comes to houseplants I have a brown thumb, but one that has managed to survive is sansevieria, also called mother-in-law’s tongue or snake

There is nothing like a Calamondin orange tree to brighten your home. There is always something interesting about this plant – bright orange fruits, fragrant

Over the years, many houseplants have come in and out of my life, but one that has proven persistent and forgiving is the Chinese evergreen.

Nandina is an evergreen woody shrub that features lacy blade-shaped compound leaves. Panicles of white spring blooms ripen into berries just in time for holiday

There is something about the ornamental cabbage’s coarse, country character that I find visually interesting, especially when combined with more sophisticated plants in a container

There is a good reason why stevia is commonly known as sweetleaf. Its dried leaves are 10 to 15 times sweeter than sugar and a

This close cousin of the edible onion and garlic is one of the most dramatic plants I grow. Gargantuan ball-shaped flower heads comprised of hundreds