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Big Bold Hostas

  Not all hostas are going to be ‘big and bold’ like ‘Empress Wu’, (photo above), but being one of […]

Southern Ornamental Small Trees and Shrubs

While gardeners in northern states must contend with harsh winter cold and icy winds, there are gardens in warmer states […]

Piece of Cake Perennials

Perennials are the floral backbone of my garden because they develop over time and last. I look for exciting new […]

Garden Flowers of Victorian Floriography

Garden Flowers of Victorian Floriography

Since childhood, I have liked the styles and gardens of the Victorian Period (i.e., 1837-1901, the time of Queen Victoria’s […]

Lovely Winter Jewels®Hellebores

In mid-January, the Portland, Oregon metro area endured a horrid wind, ice, and snowstorm. Temperatures dipped below 15 degrees F […]

Tips for Planning a New Garden

February firmly settles us into the new year and is the ideal month for garden planning. The weather is too […]