2024: Year of the Hosta
Hosta are the most popular and well-recognized perennial in North America. Overview and History Hostas have gained their popularity fromContinue Reading
Author: National Garden Bureau
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2024: Year of the Lily
Overview and History Originating in various parts of the Northern Hemisphere, lilies have adorned myths and traditions for thousands ofContinue Reading
2024: Year of the Angelonia
This “summer snapdragon” thrives in heat and arid locations, making it a perfect choice for most summer gardens. History andContinue Reading
2024: Year of the Squash
A versatile and delicious vegetable with a rich history Overview and History Pumpkins, squash, and gourds have enchanted gardeners andContinue Reading
2024: Year of the African Violet
Overview and History The African Violet Streptocarpus ionanthus (syn. Saintpaulia ionantha) was originally discovered in 1892 by Walter von Saint-Paul-Illaire in theContinue Reading
7 Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening
No matter how often we commit to eating healthy, it can be a real challenge. Whether it’s getting up earlyContinue Reading
2023 Green Thumb Award Winners: Annual, Edible and Perennial
The Green Thumb Award is an annual competition for plants and products that are innovative and unique and that bringContinue Reading
2023: Year of the Spirea
There is so much to celebrate about spirea. These durable, easy-to-grow shrubs have dominated many regions of the United StatesContinue Reading
2023: Year of the Rudbeckia
Who doesn’t love a mass of bright yellow flowers that are humming with pollinators in the summer garden? It’s noContinue Reading
2023: Year of the Celosia
Celosia is a unique annual for the garden with its brightly colored flowers and textures that beg to be touched. WonderingContinue Reading