Last summer, to attract a greater number of pollinators, I decided to introduce blue salvia to my petite garden. The results have been truly...

Remembering the names of plants can be challenging, and recalling their scientific names adds an extra layer of complexity. Common names for...

Brisk Spring mornings are the best for taking inventory in a garden. The Idea Garden at the University of Illinois Arboretum is very charmin...

Demonstration garden, Idea garden, call it what you will, these gems are great places to stroll through and get brilliant gardening ideas. I...

I had an opportunity to spend a few hours alone in a sea of strangers at the Missouri Botanical Gardens and couldn't have felt more at h...

Well, I’ve taken a long hiatus from blogging. I lost the passion for talking about gardening and taking photos after experiencing a litany ...

I received this Bellflower from Skagit Garden in 2012. Named Campanula 'Ringsabell Mulberry Rose' , it has established well and ...