Stories from the Garden

Sages, often referred to as salvias, are abundant, and there are countless varieties. You’ll never be able to grow them all or learn every single one, so don’t stress about it. However, today I want …

Discover the beauty and charm of Deutzia, the perfect shrub for enhancing larger gardens. Let's explore its unique features and benefits together today!

Today, I'd like to introduce you to some of my favorite plants that are often overlooked. This group of plants, the sedges, is botanically known as Carex. My favorite being 'Feather Falls' .

This week in Stories from the Garden, I'm excited to dive into my absolute favorite plant, so special that I even wrote a book about it! Grab a cup of coffee and put on your favorite gardening glove…

Today, I want to share a story about a common plant known as Dame's Rocket. Some of you may love it, while others might have grown to dislike it. Dames Rocket can be found abundantly in certain areas…

Today, we're going to discuss a plant that I'm not sure you'd want in your garden. Its common name makes it obvious why you may not want to include it, as it is a pretty native woodland plant, albeit…

I highly recommend these to anyone willing to listen. If you're looking for one more reason to shop around for a Japanese Maple or need to persuade someone else, enjoy today's episode and feel free t…

Sharing a successful plant with others is truly rewarding. A beautiful plant not only enhances the aesthetics of your garden but also attracts pollinators and is native to the area. This morning, I w…

I'm not exactly sure how enjoyable it is to listen to why a plant is called pleurisy weed. But stick with me to learn where it got its name and how that name has changed over time.

Today, I want to share my enthusiasm for a specific plant that I've fallen in love with: the Spirea. I have always had a fondness for Spireas. They often feature white or pink flowers and make excell…

Although this may seem somewhat scandalous, we will have a great time discovering why Vitex is commonly referred to as the Chaste tree and whether it truly lives up to its name.

You might assume that a native plant named Bee Balm would attract bees and butterflies, but that assumption could be misleading. The true story behind the common name Bee Balm is somewhat different.

This shade-loving perennial has been gaining popularity lately, and I can’t get enough of it. In your grandmother’s garden, it would reseed and function almost like a ground cover. However, today’s n…

If you have ever been to my garden or heard me speak, you will know how much I love Clematis. Join me this week as we discuss why this is such a great garden plant.

Who are Harriet and Amy Kirkpatrick, and what do they have to do with hydrangeas? Dig into where our native hydrangea Annabelle got her name.