Mock Orange

I hate to admit it, but my mock orange is sad.  The advent of spring and the deluge of recent rain have persuaded it to leaf out and I expect that flowers will not be far behind.  Those flowers will be fragrant and beautiful, as always.  Still, the shrub is more than five years old … Read more

Mock Orange

MOCK ORANGE             Plant breeders and merchandisers are working hard to create the perfect garden plant and I am sure someday they will do it.  This paragon of horticultural virtue will be easy to care for, pest and disease resistant, adaptable to a wide range of conditions and perform equally well in sun and partial … Read more