The first Rose of Sharon that I ever noticed was a ragged-looking specimen that grew in an alley behind a gas station. Obviously a “volunteer,” the shrub grew in a patch of dirt that had emerged as the asphalt road surface crumbled away. At the time I thought the plant was ungainly and inelegant. Now … Read more
There are some plants, like roses and pansies, that I cannot resist. Then there are the plants that I have resisted for years, usually for no good reason. Last week, however, I saw a plant that passed instantly from the “resistible” to the “irresistible” category. The plant was a scabiosa, sometimes known as “pincushion flower,” … Read more
I love a good sale, and right now plants are marked down all over the area. It’s a good time to take a look at the bare spots in your beds and borders, on your porches and patios, as well as in your containers. Making improvements is easy and at the moment relatively cheap. There … Read more
