Category: Plants with fall and winter interest

by Larry Hodgson January 3, 2020 3
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When a Christmas Tree Refuses to Die

Sometimes a Christmas tree will sprout, right in your living room! Photo: Grégory Thiell, flickr & clairemedium.com Question: My Christmas tree,Continue Reading

by Larry Hodgson October 3, 2018 2
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Beautiful Berries for Fall and Winter

Porcelaine vine (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata) brightens up late fall with its jewel-like berries. Source: www.pepiniere-villeroy.com When we select plants for ourContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson May 16, 2018 Number of comments0
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When Stems Change Color

I made a surprising discovery at snow melt this year: the bark of one of the suckers (offsets) of myContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson October 11, 2016 2
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Now’s the Time to Shop for Colorful Fall Shrubs

Gardeners are so used to planting shrubs in the spring that they forget fall is also an excellent planting season.Continue Reading