Plant Profile: ‘Bowles Golden’ Sedge (Carex elata ‘Bowles Golden’)
Karen The bright yellow new growth of “Bowles Golden Sedge is the perfect plant to brighten up up a moist shady spot. The leaves are actually yellow with green margins but…
Mid-May Visit to Biltmore Estate Gardens, Ashville, North Carolina
A visit to Biltmore’s garden is always a treat and going the third week of May was especially nice. The drive to the house was lush and green, and banners…
Plant Profile: Creeping Jenny (Lysamachia nummularia ‘Aurea’)
This fast growing groundcover can quickly spread all over the garden and even into the lawn. It is not to everyone’s liking but I find it very attractive and useful…
Plant Profile: Japanese Iris (Iris ensata syn. kaemperi)
The Japanese have spent over 500 years breeding this beardless iris and have created a spectacular flower that are very different from those of the more familiar German or Siberian…
A Visit to Biltmore Gardens, Asheville, North Carolina
A visit to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, is a delightful experience and held quite a surprise in regard to the gardens. The literature and public opinion suggest that…
Visit to the Generalife in Granada, Spain
The Gardens of the Generalife in Granda, Spain, established first by the Moors are described.
A Visit to Villandry Garden, Loire Valley, France
The beautiful gardens of Villandry are described with special attention to the ornamental vegetable garden.