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“Oh, say can you see, by the dawns early light . . . ” Blooming for your 4th of July backyard BBQ, this patriotic perennial puts an exclamation point on WOW! Growing at least 4′ tall and 2′ wide, hardy to zone 6, and creating a striking vertical presence of plu

For a greener, more sustainable approach to Christmas this year consider buying a living Christmas tree. To clarify, this tree comes with roots and soil. Yes, its alive! It can also be planted in your landscape! First, let’s review the choices for trees, which include the follow

DAHLIA – delicious, dazzling, delightful! Your answer for needed color. Enough said; dahlias dependably speak for themselves.

Now this Plant of the Month is a mouthful! Plumose soft shield fern aka Polystichum setiferum ‘Plumosomultilobum’ is a movie star in the plant world. Featured as a Great Plant Pick and highlighted in Fine Gardening, plant this specimen in full shade with well drained, nutr

Drought tolerant, fabulous form, and unmistaken charm; Allium ‘Globemaster’ will brighten our gardens toward the end of May. Plant in full sun or light shade, plant bulbs 10 inches deep and 1 foot apart in well drained soil, super hardy from zone 6 to 10. Kids love to use

There are not many gardeners that don’t have a bit of shade.  And who wouldn’t love a winter bloomer?  Meet: Helleborus ‘Pink Frost’!  With the incredible tough leathery leaves, burgundy stems & white buds maturing to deep rose tones AND deer resistant R

This year add this to your holiday wish list: celebrations that are more environmentally conscientious. Make compostable place favors made of herbs that can be saved and savored because of their scents. Create Living Centerpieces to give as a hostess gift or for your favorite secretar

An incredible fall flush of acid yellow, rosy apricot and brilliant orange make this wonderful specimen tree a “must have” for a large full sun or part shade location; it may grow 60 feet tall by 50 feet wide. Should you wonder which neighbor is baking cinnamon rolls in la

Ranging from purple to red to gold, this spectacular late season bloomer will be sure to stop traffic. Crazy creatures, incredible inflorescence or sustainable sustenance; annual amaranth flowers amaze in their use; both visual and culinary. Edible leaves and grain have been cultivate

While visiting Heronswood with my mom pals in 2003 and pushing our baby boy in a stroller (note the devoted plant lover with a little one in tow – ugg!), I spied this INCREDIBLE plant from afar and it was love at first sight! Then, blessed be, if I wasn’t in Port Townsend