Once again, the spring ephemerals are carpeting the forest and woodland floor only to be quickly admired and sleep again until next year. Spring ephe
Read MoreCaladiums are tuber-rooted tropical perennials grown for their large and showy leaves. Caladiums have no stems; the leaves are borne on long, 6-1
Read MoreApril is a banner month for rosarians everywhere. In warm climates, it’s time for first bloom, that glorious moment when all the roses bloom at t
Read MoreIris Blue Flag is a native aquatic perennial that grows 2 to 3 feet in height. The narrow sword-shaped leaves are pointed and flattened so they appea
Read MoreThe bamboo orchid or Arundina graminifolia is a species of orchid and the sole of the genus Arundina. This tropical Asiatic genus extends from In
Read MoreThose little peeky-poos of Spring are tantalizing this cold-climate rosarian. Those cute, early crocuses, the tulip leaves starting to poke their
Read MoreDivision is a propagation technique used for landscape plants that do not have a single stem or crown. Many plants have just one stem emerging from t
Read MorePaphiopedilum orchids are one of the easiest orchids to grow. Give them basic orchid care and soon they'll be blooming. They usually grow on fore
Read MoreBy providing the same temperature, humidity, light, water and nutrients that are found in their natural environment, Brassia orchid care can be p
Read MoreDuring the winter months I look forward to the first of the year. Not only because the sun sets a little later, and in the back of my mind I know tha
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