by Katrien de Waard | Nov 3, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Salix ‘Swizzlestick’ – corkscrew willow There are plenty of ways to enjoy fall color at this time of year, but if you’re looking for a unique twist to yellow right now, Salix ‘Swizzlestick’ delivers. The last of the thin, rough leaves cling...
by Katrien de Waard | Oct 27, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ – maiden grass Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ is currently soaking up the last of the sun. Throughout the summer, this tall grass has been a personal favorite. Each proud, arching blade encourages its...
by Katrien de Waard | Oct 23, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Chionanthus retusus ‘China Snow’ – Chinese fringetree My first encounter with Chionanthus retusus happened when I was painting “Little Princess” pink with the other summer interns. The dead, pink tree and the collaterally splattered tree...
by Katrien de Waard | Oct 13, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Whether you propagate them every year or the extent of your knowledge is the true crime case from the ‘40s, this week we’re doing a deep dive on dahlias. In our gardens, these warm-weather perennials leave their lingering radiance even as...
by Katrien de Waard | Oct 1, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Callicarpa americana – American beautyberry The vibrant purple berries of our Callicarpa americana have been the talk of the volunteer crews lately. They’re easy to spot from the sidewalks as you walk between Singer Hall and the John W....
