Archives: Plants

If you’ve ever tried your hand at shade gardening then you’ve probably planted a few ferns. There are literally hundreds of them to choose from

In my book, the hosta is a heaven sent plant for the gardener dealing with a shady location. For bold textures and reliability it is

When you see goldenrod in full bloom in a garden it’s enough to alter your opinion of this underestimated roadside wildflower. Because it is a

Back when I was a student in England, one of my professors told me, "You don’t need to underestimate the power of a single focal

Just as the name implies this tulip is the epitome of a fresh spring day. The petals are a creamy white with an apple green

One plant with a long and fascinating history is dianthus, sometimes called pinks. These are very old garden flowers, dating back to the Middle Ages

This evergreen shrub has silver-green leaves, cinnamon colored, whip-like stems and interesting berries. In the fall it produces tiny flowers that are VERY fragrant. Now,

In my garden, the supporting roles played by foliage plants such hosta, lambs ear and artemisia are equal in value to their flowering companions. However,

Elephant ears, or colocasia, are a great way to add a tropical feel to your garden. I like to use them as an accent in

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