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Jan 192 min read
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.


Sep 9, 20243 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 4, 20241 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 29, 20234 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.


Nov 27, 20224 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!


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


Jul 1, 20212 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...


Jun 12, 20213 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...


May 28, 20212 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...


Apr 22, 20211 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, 20212 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...


Mar 25, 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 22, 20211 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...


Oct 20, 20202 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...


Sep 22, 20201 min read
5 Plants for Dazzling Fall Color
Plant from this selection for guaranteed gorgeous fall color.


Aug 17, 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.


Jun 15, 20202 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 9, 20201 min read
What to Plant Now: Pollinator-Friendly Plants
You don’t need a huge, sunny meadow to create a garden that supports pollinators.


May 11, 20203 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
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