Fall is the best time to plant garlic—a good three weeks prior to the ground freezing, so the roots have a chance to develop, but not poke thru the surface before winter. Read More: … [Read more...]
Growing Pumpkins for the Home Garden
Pumpkins are a warm-season vining crop. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and textures. Continued: … [Read more...]
Chrysanthemum Care
Though associated with fall, chrysanthemums are a great addition to the garden throughout the growing season. Find out how to plant and care for mums for maximum bloom. Continued: … [Read more...]
HYDRANGEAS: STARS OF LATE SUMMER
There are 75 different species of hydrangea native to China, Japan, Korea, the Himalayas, Indonesia, and the Americas, with the greatest diversity of species in Japan, China, and Korea. Continued: By Sarah Fiorello August 11, 2021 … [Read more...]
COLEUS
Coleus plants (Coleus scutellarioides) are prized for their colorful foliage, which may combine shades of green, yellow, pink, red, rust, and maroon. New introductions of this popular summer annual plant have been selected for increased sun and heat … [Read more...]
Storing peonies to bloom at a later date
Dixie Sandborn, Michigan State University Extension - You can cut peonies and store them for weeks or months if you know when to cut and how to properly store them. Continued: … [Read more...]
2021 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR: ‘CAT’S PAJAMAS’ NEPETA
If you’ve ever grown catmint and were disappointed in how it split open and oozed over onto its neighbors, we have good news! ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ will be the most well-behaved catmint you’ve ever seen. Its shape is like a blue bowling ball in the … [Read more...]
LENTEN ROSE
If you ask my favorite flower, I will have trouble answering. It depends on the time of the year, my mood, and if I’m growing it in my own garden. But, I can honestly say that Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) is one of my favorites at this time … [Read more...]
Edgeworthia chrysantha
Edgeworthia chrysantha, also known as the paperbush plant, provides superb winter interest and fragrance. Read more: … [Read more...]
AAS Winning Petunias
These incredibly versatile plants come in an abundance of bold colors, are widely adaptable, and largely pest and disease-free. They are low maintenance and drought tolerant, available nation-wide, are a great value, sport a variety of forms and … [Read more...]