by Megan Rossman | Dec 20, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Polygonatum odoratum ‘Red Legs’ – Solomon’s seal There is, rightfully so, much excitement for the blooms and color of spring and summer. The scent of lilacs, the sight of little tulips popping their heads above ground, the bees churning around the...
by Megan Rossman | Nov 18, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Quercus x saulii ‘Jolyn’ – Saul oak Due to the recent time-change, my walks around the Arboretum now happen after sunset, when the light is more blue as the night encroaches on the day. And while it’s not quite as magnificent as golden-hour, this new, adjusted...
by Megan Rossman | Nov 15, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Hamamelis virginiana – common witchhazel I was recently in the northwestern corner of Connecticut where the state meets with Massachusetts and New York. This part of the Mount Washington State Forest is home to Mount Frissell, whose peak resides in MA but along...
by Megan Rossman | Oct 25, 2024 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Picea orientalis ‘Gowdy’ oriental spruce Picea orientalis ‘Gowdy’ (oriental spruce) As the days start getting shorter and many trees begin to let go of their leaves, one begins to notice the plants that are left unchanged. Our heroes for year-round interest,...
by Megan Rossman | Oct 14, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Melinus nerviglumis ‘Pink Crystals’ (ruby grass) I’m a sucker for any plant with silvery-green foliage and pink flowers, and Melinus nerviglumis ‘Pink Crystals’, blooming in the Cut Flower Display Garden (CFG), is certainly making its mark. I started this grass from...
