Russian Sage Is Real Sage, but It’s Not Russian!
By Julie Boudreau The world of Latin nomenclature never ceases to amaze me… and confuse me! Every year, plants areContinue Reading
Category: Perennials
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
Christmas Roses in Bloom Soon?
Yes, hellebores (Helleborus spp. and especially the very early H. niger) are often called Christmas roses. That’s because, in mildContinue Reading
Perennials With Beautiful Foliage in Fall
By Julie Boudreau Don’t rush to cut back your perennial plant beds. Like trees and shrubs, certain perennial plants offerContinue Reading
Daylilies That Bloom in Fall
They are easy plants. Everyone loves them! There are daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) in almost every garden! These beautiful plants withContinue Reading
The Clash of the Titans
Many of the perennials I love are just a little too invasive for my taste. You plant them in aContinue Reading
Gardening in Sandy Soil: What to Plant?
By Julie Boudreau Sandy soils present many challenges for gardeners. Due to the particular composition of this type of soil,Continue Reading
More Fleeceflowers for the Home Garden
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
10 Perennials for an Almost Maintenance-Free Garden
A few weeks ago, my sister-in-law asked me to come and look at her garden. She needed some advice. TheContinue Reading
Easy Perennial Collection: Nepetas or Almost False Catnip
It always comes back to the same thing. Thousands of gardeners are looking for ways to garden… less! Yes, theyContinue Reading