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Lilies bear deep and rich historical significance for many cultures. The genus name Lilium is...

I first met the tilias as a horticulture student at Virginia Tech.  Their scent permeated all of...

In the text, Growing and Propagating Showy Native Plants, Richard E. Bir ponders why fringe tree,...

Few can resist!  Every April the Cherry Border bursts into bloom, drawing spectators and passersby...

Witch hazels and snow drops are considered by many to be the superstars of the late winter...

January will be a month to remember.  Twenty-nine of the thirty-one days recorded temperatures...

Polystichum acrostichoides is a commendable fern.  Provide shade and it will grow just about...

Any plant that offers cheer during the winter months is appreciated.  When one thinks of winter...

The fragrance conjured notes of jasmine and citrus. As I looked around the plantings in front of...

Much of the northeast suffered through a hot, humid and dry summer.  While people often seek...

A sure sign of the approaching autumn is the annual harvest of fall fruit crops.  Downtown...

A stroll along the Magill Walk in early August is bound to yield a pleasant surprise.  Under the...

The John W. Nason Garden is filled with dramatic textures and forms.  The fine texture of Nasella...

The Terry Shane garden is looking incredibly flush with foliage this time of year, with countless...

It is dubious to make a claim that something is your favorite plant, but when someone asks me what...

There is nothing more exciting than taking a hike and stumbling into a patch of the eastern...

It is official.  Spring is on its way.  Everyone’s mood is improving along with the weather.  The...

When all of the deciduous trees drop their leaves in the fall we get the opportunity to admire the...