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Abies koreana ‘Nanimo’ Flowers are obvious choices to add color to our gardens. Less obvious is foliage even though it often provides a longer season of interest. Even more under-utilized […]

Oxalis with Geranium ‘Rozanne’ Getting ready to prepare a meal? Wander out into the garden and you might just find some edible ornamental plants. Add interesting flavors and visual interest […]

 Photo: www.bhg.com/ While not a fan of spiky plants (see blog post titled “Spiky Plants”), I am a fan of the color and form of succulents. I subscribe to […]

Using the concept of word play or Rebus puzzler, what plant does this photo represent (hint: it’s the common name of a plant)? All correct submissions will be entered in a […]

Excerpts from MyNorthwest.com and OregonState.edu Sharyn Clough, a researcher and philosopher at Oregon State University, has discovered that women who have higher rates of allergies and other autoimmune disorders may […]

I’m not a fan of spiky plants. There…I said it. Perhaps my loathing started when, as a teenager, I had to remove lots of wild yucca as a fire safety […]

Leaves of Cyclamen ‘Something Magic’ mimic a mini Christmas Tree while its bright pink blooms thrill Feb.-Mar. “Earth laughs with flowers” is a frequently quoted line in a poem by […]

To commemorate the first days of spring, The Garden Corner, a unique garden center located in Tualatin, Ore., unveiled what is likely the world’s largest free-standing hanging basket. It tops […]

From GPN Weekly, an online greenhouse trade e-newsletter – Feb. 27, 2012 We’ve always known that gardening is a healthy hobby. Gardeners can get plenty of fresh air and exercise […]

California Redwoods Is it just me, or is awareness of the importance of plants escalating? We now have a movie telling the story of The Lorax and the importance of […]