by Katrien de Waard | Dec 16, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Ampelaster carolinianus – climbing aster Plenty of plants climb and vine, but how many bloom in fall or late summertime? Garden Supervisor Chuck Hinkle first pointed out this lovely plant in August, promising all I had to do was wait. I...
by Katrien de Waard | Nov 19, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Rhododendron ‘Milestone’ – rhododendron The Harry Wood Garden is a cove of striking pinks and deep greens at the moment, and nestled between the dense foliage, the Rhododendron ‘Milestone’ glows. Its delicate pink flowers, one strong puff...
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...
