by Grace Byrne | May 12, 2015 | Containers, Garden Design, Garden Plants
Container gardening reflects each gardener’s personal style, so you’ll see a wide array of designs—one size definitely does not fit all containers! Even so, you’ll want to keep in mind two strategies to guide your composition—selecting equal parts foliage and flowers...
by Grace Byrne | May 6, 2015 | Garden Plants
Homegrown fireworks? Close! Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® boasts intense magenta pink blooms in the mid-summer months and perpetuates into early fall. As if the blooms were not dazzling enough, the foliage does not disappoint as it transitions from a deep red,...
by Grace Byrne | Apr 29, 2015 | Containers, Garden Practices
While it’s true that a single container can be captivating in its own right, as you begin your container project consider, as you select the right size, style and material of the vessel itself, how it will be part of a larger picture. Is your canvas a front stoop or...
by Grace Byrne | May 5, 2014 | Garden Practices
It’s that time of year again: the time to divide! With the 19th Annual Members Plant Exchange & Sale right around the corner on Saturday, May 10th, our volunteers are digging, dividing, and repotting plants. They take care to make the transition from our gardens...
by Grace Byrne | May 2, 2014 | Garden Practices
Want to divide, share, or participate in a plant exchange but don’t know where to begin? Take a look at your garden and ask yourself, “Which plants am I willing to part with?” and, “What kinds of plants am I hoping to add to my collection?” If you’re not sure how to...
