In the world of gardening there are a number of topics that I would term rewarding to one’s senses and in all my years as a plant enabler, it seems to me that nearly EVERYONE loves fragrance! Many are proud of…

Now that we are into the heat of the PNW summer, I thought it would be fun to delve into the world of Hibiscus.  When most gardeners close their eyes and think of the word Hibiscus, I would be curious to see what picture comes to mind.  There are hundreds of…

Each and every month of the year I can hear the garden calling my name, asking politely to please make time for this task or that one.  To me, time spent in my garden is always pleasant, perhaps even more so in…

This week I shall continue marching down the path of Hydrangeas, exploring even more outstanding cultivars for local gardeners.  Like I said last week, for me personally it is super…

With the onset of summer in the PNW, the perfect time to talk about the many kinds of Hydrangeas we can cultivate is upon us!  When it comes down to summer bloomers, nothing in the world of shrubs can beat…

Everyone should want an attractive landscape, but achieving this can honestly be intimidating sometimes.  However, remember that we are here to help!  Every gardener I have met has…

The kingdom of plants offers seemingly endless treasures for us plant addicts to admire, collect and then cultivate.  Stunning shrubs, stately conifers, magnificent trees, climbing vines, creeping ground-covers, perky perennials and stunning tropicals, just to name a few.  One plant that always catches my eye this time of year is the…

Here were are in the magical month of June with summer sunshine and the longest day of the year (the summer equinox) on the horizon.  I always look forward to either golfing or gardening until…

It goes without saying that Japanese maples, in all of their varied shapes, sizes and foliage options, represent some of my favorite botanical treasures.  My landscape remains dotted with a number of them that I planted when I first moved in, but over the years I have…

I thought it might be fun to delve into something extra fun and a little different this week... the world of bog plants… they help balance the ecosystem and are both showy and…