As the temperatures dip and fall comes upon the garden this handsome combination is a welcome sight in the perennial bed. The leaves of the bergenia are green in spring…
Often called avens, Geum is a genus of over 50 species of herbaceous perennials in the rose family, Roseaceae, that also include cherries, almonds, and lady’s mantle. Plants are valued…
One of the most difficult things about gardening is choosing good plant combinations. The gardener has to consider growing conditions as well as such factors as the bloom time, color,…
A shady or partly shady area of the garden with moist soil is perfect for this handsome combination. In spring and early summer the yellow variegation of the hosta echoes…
Beautiful plant combinations can make a garden memorable but such combinations are not easy to create. If your garden is like mine it is a hodgepodge of plants collected over…
For late spring into summer the blue flowers of spiderwort and the yellow flowers of rue are especially pleasing in a perennial grouping. The spiderwort can bloom for up to…
Some people may think that perennials are carefree but they are not. To have a well tended perennial garden is a labor of love and help is always welcome. Nancy…
Everyone would like to have a lush garden without doing any work but, let’s face it, that is not going to happen unless you have a gardener. By selecting plants…
Viewing heirloom seeds as living antiques, Lynn Coulter provides readers with historical background and cultural information on fifty heirloom plants that can be propagated from seed. The author considers vegetables…
Native to India, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow, and lettuce. It grows 2-3″ tall from a rhizomateous rootstock and…
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