Archives: Plant of the Week

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Plant of the week for the week of June 24 is The annual Sunflower. This family of about 70 species is a great wildlife plant. Although they are not quite blooming yet I thought I would mention them early....

The Plant of the Week for the week of June 20th is the Mock Orange Philidelphus lewisii pictured here but all the Mock orange family is a blast of white in the month of June! This one happens to be...

Plant of the Week for the Week of June 10 is Aruncus Dioicus ‘Goats Beard’ This Garden perennial is a strong bloomer in June. It’s native to many parts of North America including Canada. It seems to thrive in light...

  The Grower Coach Plant of the Week for June 3 is Geranium ‘Cambridge Pink’ One of my Favourite garden perennials. This week while speaking on the Lake Country Garden Tour I was able to get some great shots of...