Helleborus(Post)

    Helleborus (Lenten Rose) Casting colorful blooms in early spring, Helleborus x , commonly called Lenten Rose or Hellebore, heralding spring with their 3-4”, rose-like, cupped, nodding flo

    Heuchera(Post)

    Heuchera (Coral Bells) Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock g

    Grasses(Post)

    Perennial Grasses Grasses, all belonging to the grasses family, Poaceae, are a fantastic way to provide relief and variation in the landsc

    Jade(Post)

    October 8th, 2021 Jade Plants Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Crassula ovata, commonly known as Jade plants. Jade a

    Hosta(Post)

    Hosta (Plantain Lily) A longstanding and familiar favorite, Hosta (HOSS-tuh), or plantain lily, of the Asparagus family, Asaparagaceae, offer an unrivaled variety of appearances fit for

    Planning a Rain Garden(Post)

    Planning a Rain Garden A rain garden is a perennial garden that collects rainwater from runoff, usually from a non-permeable surface such as a driveway, roof, patio, sidewalk, or street.

    The Hydrangea Handbook(Post)

    The Hydrangea Handbook Hydrangeas are a staple in any Zone 4 (but we're now officially Zone 5a!) garden. We love them and can't ever get enough. Their glorious blooms are the sweet rewar

    Agave x leopoldii(Post)

    Sept 13th, 2022 Agave x leopoldii Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Agave x leopoldii, a hybrid species belongs to th

    Greenhouse Vocabulary(Post)

    Greenhouse Vocabulary Full Sun 6+ hours of direct sun, usually West or South facing or an exposed area.

    Landscaping with Groundcovers(Post)

    Along with trees, shrubs, and perennials, groundcovers are an important part of the garden and landscape. The most common living groundcover is turf grass, and wood or rock mulch is common for non-liv

    Hoya krohniana(Post)

    February 22nd, 2022 Hoya Krohniana Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Hoya krohniana. This plant belongs to the Apo

    Norfolk Island Pine(Post)

    Norfolk Island Pine Hey Plant Friends! This week are talking about Araucaria heterophylla, more commonly known as Norfolk Island Pine. This conifer is native to Norfolk Island, a small is