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Stars of the Spring Woodland Garden: Trillium

With warm temperatures and little rain so far this winter, it will be interesting to see how the spring plants respond. In a “normal year” the first of the wild trilliums are up by late January….I will go looking for… Continue Reading →

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Stars of the Spring Woodland Garden: Trillium

While I might rightfully be described as a gardener of many plants, master of none – I always enjoy a garden or gardener with a dedicated collection of some special plant or plant group. Photo: A mature bloom of Western… Continue Reading →

Scented, Splendid Salvia in the North State Garden

Despite what feels like many weeks of rain (snow in the high country) and gray weather lingering into late spring this year, I am deeply gratified by those plants in my garden that are flourishing regardless. Some of these plants,… Continue Reading →

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September’s Sensual Salvias – an Interview with Mike Thiede, Regional Plantsman

Mike Thiede gets excited about plants. “You will never guess what I just found?” he said in all excitement the last time I met with him – and he did not wait for me to answer or guess, but continued… Continue Reading →