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Book Club: 3 Must-Read Inspirational Books for Your Naturalistic Garden
Here are my current favorite inspirational books for unique takes on the naturalistic garden style.
Jan 192 min read


Rain Garden Plant Guide Part I: The Best Perennials for Damp Conditions
When it comes to designing a rain garden, selecting the right plants is essential. Here are my go-to perennials for moist-to-wet conditions.
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Plant Lore: Baptisia australis
Rather than form, it's Baptisia australis's function that has lead to it's unique name. Learn more about this true-blue native perennial.
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Winterhill Front Garden Update
Here's a rundown of what I've been up to in the front garden borders at Winterhill during our first summer here.
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Summer at Greenleaf Garden
Here's an ode to our last few months at Greenleaf Garden – what we grew and how it all went!
Nov 27, 20224 min read


2022 Seed Sowing for Greenleaf Garden
All the different types of plants I'm starting from seed in my garden this year.
Mar 23, 20221 min read


Umbels: The Secret Ingredient to Your Wildflower or Cottage Garden
From envy-inspiring Instagram accounts to swoon-worthy pictures on Pinterest, it seems like wildflower and cottage gardens are on...
Jul 1, 20212 min read


Designing with Ornamental Grasses
Whether you love a modern, minimalist aesthetic or a wild, naturalistic garden style, ornamental grasses are a fabulous, dynamic addition...
Jun 12, 20213 min read


The Pear Tree Border
Greenleaf Garden is starting to take shape. We've cultivated a healthy lawn and started our raised veggie + cutting garden. The next item...
May 28, 20212 min read


Plant Lore: Carnation, The Flower of the Gods
The botanical term dianthus may not be familiar to many people, but everybody knows the carnation. It's one of the oldest and most...
Apr 22, 20211 min read


Best Plants for Spring + Summer Fragrance
Bloomerang® Lilac There is a lot to love about April and May, especially if you have a garden. On the top of my list is the irresistible...
Apr 22, 20212 min read


What to Plant Now: Spring-Blooming Perennials
With the start of spring, as bulbs pop up and plants break their dormancy, I always feel a rush of excitement to fill in gardens with as...
Mar 25, 20212 min read


Plant Lore: Horny Goat Weed
Barrenwort, Fairy Wings, Bishops Hat. There are plenty of benign names for this plant, but nothing grabs your attention quite like Horny...
Mar 22, 20211 min read


Top 5 Perennials for Autumn Color
Longing for more color in the garden this time of year? There is still time to plant for your favorite hues. Any of these late-season...
Oct 21, 20202 min read


5 Plants for Dazzling Fall Color
Plant from this selection for guaranteed gorgeous fall color.
Sep 23, 20201 min read


Plant Lore: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
The name Achilles doesn't conjure up images of delicate wildflowers, but the Trojan hero is the namesake of this flowering perennial.
Aug 18, 20201 min read


What to Plant Now: Shade Plants
Shade might seem like a liability when you want to grow flowers, but a low-light garden can still be full of blossoms and color.
Jun 16, 20202 min read


What to Plant Now: Pollinator-Friendly Plants
You don’t need a huge, sunny meadow to create a garden that supports pollinators.
Jun 10, 20201 min read


What to Plant Now: Everything
May is primetime for planting just about anything, so we’re highlighting some of this month's most prominent bloomers throughout the country
May 12, 20203 min read
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