Many of us probably think of weigela as a plant in our grandparents’ yard. The ones on the market today are nothing like their predecessors. For one thing, plant breeders have ...
Archives for July 2017
Pick your poison, carefully
In the NCIS episode "Viral," McGee tells Bishop to be careful because the area they are investigating (outside Washington, D.C.) is covered with poison oak. In fact, there have ...
Rain and more rain, and a garden, too
A Facebook friend reported that his Muncie, Indiana, garden received 30.1 inches of rain between April 28 and July 6, which he said was 75 percent of his annual rainfall. ...
Bee balms evaluated for mildew resistance and flower power
One of the perennials known to attract pollinators is bee balm (Monarda spp.). A member of the mint family, this aromatic plant attracts and supports at least 14 butterflies and ...
Gift of hydrangeas to adorn museum grounds
Endless Summer may be the best selling series of hydrangeas, but they frequently come with a lot of questions, with the main one being “why won’t my plants bloom?” For answers, ...