If you are a fan of English cottage gardens than you probably know all about Hollyhocks. Despite it being considered “old-fashioned” by some gardeners the Hollyhock is still as revered...
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When you say perennial vines most gardeners, with good reason, immediately think of Clematis. After all, it is hard to beat a Clematis vine for the beauty it can bring year after year but there are...
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This month is all about the color pink. I don’t think I’ve seen a color yet that has so many adjectives attached to it. It’s associated with romance and beauty by many of us but...
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Have you ever noticed that even in the largest cities you can always seem to find a park with a path that winds through a peaceful woodland location? Whether it was walking through Christopher...
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Who doesn’t enjoy the beach? If I close my eyes I can almost feel the warmth of the summer sun, smell the salt air and picture a glorious sunset with the cool breeze on my skin. I can also...
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Tuberous Begonia’s have a reputation of being a challenge to grow and that reputation is somewhat well deserved. I’ve grown them myself and I’ll admit to having mixed results with...
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Here is Part 2 of on our visit to the California Spring Trials. 

Edibles – with the increase emphasis on healthy living, there were some breeders seeking to improve old...
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Few things can be as dramatic or unusual in a landscape as plants whose leaves have multiple colors. This phenomenon is known as variegation and while it occurs for a few reasons it most often...
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