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Geez Louise! Lewisia: A Native Perennial’s Surprising Backstory (Post)
In 1806, President Thomas Jefferson bought some real estate from France. The Louisiana Purchase involved a staggering 828,000 square miles – over half a billion acres, give or take.But nobody really k
Don’t Let Spring Creep Up On You! (Phlox subulata) (Post)Known variously as creeping phlox or moss phlox, early-flowering Phlox subulata is a familiar friend, a welcome harbinger of spring. Its cheerful five-petaled blooms blanket slopes and spill over wall
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas? (Begonia) (Post)The Dog Days are past. Bring on the Holidays!We’re known for hardy grasses and perennials, but we have a tender spot for irresistible tender plants. And the breeding wizards at Terra Nova Nurseries ha
NOT EVERYBODY LOVES MONARDA......And That’s a GOOD Thing!(Post)We’re all for wildlife. But as gardeners and landscapers know, deer and rabbits can wreak havoc on a beautiful border. So, how do you keep Bambi and Bugs at bay while welcoming pollinators? Plant Mona
Pretty Tough! Sedum (Post)If you like perennial beauty with a built-in beast mode,Sedum is your kind of genus.Water-wise, economical Sedum offers low-maintenance succulent beauty in a kaleidoscope of options for a multitude of
Helleborus - The Sparkle Series(Post)The Sparkle series stands out for its refined form and exceptional performance. An extremely high flower count delivers a full, luxurious presentation, paired with vigorous growth and a naturally comp
Sparkling New Hellebores(Post)The Sparkle series stands out for its refined form and exceptional performance. An extremely high flower count delivers a full, luxurious presentation, paired with vigorous growth and a naturally comp
Bouteloua Raises Eyebrows (Post)Bouteloua is one of the most sought-after grasses to hit the market in years. These compact North American natives top out at 2½ feet or less, making them a natural fit for landscape masses, retail co
Grail for Sale (Gallardia ) (Post)“Why do you think I have this outrageous accent?”GaillardiaA backbone of the sunny border, “blanket flower” is loved world-wide for its array of bright, cheerful, often bicolor blooms. Butterflies and
Astilbe ~ Be Still My Heart!(Post)This perennial is anything but traditional and every bit a classic.Easy growing and elegant, Astilbe lights up shade gardens with beautifully vibrant, eye-catching spires. Rather than one solid flower
Hear ye! Hear ye! ROYAL COLLECTION PENNISETUM(Post)From the formal grounds of Tudor mansions to the simplest summer cottage, every garden welcomes the Royal touch. They’re a dramatic focal point as individual specimens, or an eye-popping, traffic-stop
GREEN ANATOMY - Digitalis (Foxglove) (Post)Are there body parts in your gardens? Not exactly, we hope -- but there are some very fine plants named for anatomical features. And they won’t cost you an arm and a leg.Digitalis “Foxglove”Right at y
Astilbe ~ A Pretty, Popular Perennial(Post)With cool, elegant beauty alone or in combinations, Astilbe enhances the garden from spring to late fall. Easy growing Astilbe lights up shade gardens with beautifully vibrant, eye-catching spires. Ra
"Always Living" Sempervivum (Post)The current hunger for succulent plants of all kinds has increased awareness of this tough, fascinating genus. But do folks who've recently discovered it realize how long it's been in cultivation?Mank
Newsworthy Native ~ Bouteloua gracilis (Post)Bouteloua is one of the most sought-after grasses to hit the market in years. This versatile native is short in stature but ranks high on the Most Wanted list of discerning growers and landscapers. Ho
Host a Hosta Party! (Post)Have You Scheduled Your Hosta Yet?These special, once per year offerings are often booked well in advance of their ready date. Don't miss this hot commodity!Warm season planting allows for full plant
What Do You Get When You Cross… (xHeucherella) (Post)A rhinoceros with an elephant?A Heuchera with a Tiarella?Let’s answer the second question first: Those two North American native genera pulled off a trick that’s pretty rare in the plant kingdom.Heuch
Swiss Army Knives of the Garden(Post)We’re not talking about edged implements here. We mean plants that, like the famous multi-function pocket knives, can be deployed in a multitude of situations. Gardeners sometimes need a plant that w