Plant of the Week April 25, 2021 – Grecian Windflower (Anemone blanda)
Grecian Windflower is one of the early bulbs that can live in your lawn. Great in woodland gardens and normally planted in the fall....
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Plant of the Week April 18, 2021 – Winter Flowering Heather (Erica carnea)
Erica Carnea is commonly called Winter Heath or Winter Flowering Heather. These are hardy, low growing, spreading, evergreen shrubs, covered in masses of blooms in late winter to early spring. They are an excellent way of providing much needed winter...
Read MorePlant of the Week April 11, 2021 – Boxwood (Buxus)
Boxwoods are commonly planted close together to form low hedges bordering a walkway or enclosing a planting bed. There are about 70 different species of Boxwoods. They are hardy evergreen plants and their deer resistance makes them suitable for use...
Read MorePlant of the Week April 4, 2021 – Hellebore or Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis)
Hellebores are semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial plants which flower in late winter or very early spring. The flowers can remain on the plant for a month or so after blooming. Helleborus orientalis prefers shaded conditions, preferably in soil which does not...
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Plant of the week Jan 16, 2021 is the Epiphyllum oxypetalum (White Night Blooming Orchid Cactus)
This incredible flowering house plant was gifted to me when it was 18 inches tall. I had no idea what it was variety wise but it seemed to be growing well so I thought I would transplant it. I moved...
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The Grower Coach plant of the week for the week of Sept 10 2020 is the Rose Of Sharon
The plant of the week for the week of August 12 is the Rose of Sharon! The Hybiscus syracus is one of the best summer blooming shrubs for the garden. They can grow to over 10 ft tall eventually and...
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Plant Of the Week for August 5th is the King Tut Papyrus
The Plant of the week for the week of August 5th is the King Tut Papyrus. I have enjoyed this large patio plant every summer for at least 15 years in a row. Now here’s a plant that responds to...
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Plant of the Week for the week of July 23rd is the Lily of the Nile
Plant of the Week for the week of July 23rd is the Lily of the Nile. The Agapanthus africanus (also known as the African Lily or Lily of the Nile) is one of the most exotic patio plants available. It...
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Plant of the Week for Mid July is my Night Blooming Orchid Cactus
Plant of the Week for Mid July is my Night Blooming Orchid Cactus. This Beauty is called Epiphyllum oxypetalum and is one of the most amazing sights! I often talk about the anticipation factor in gardening and this is the...
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Plant of the Week for July 8th is The Lily group
The Plant of the week for the week of July 8th 2019 is the Lilium family. The Lilies are a must for every garden. They are one of the most fragrant of the cutting flowers and one of the most...
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