While there have been many magnolias in bloom from mid-April on, herein we focus on one of the later flowering species. Continue reading →

Of all of the various secrets of life, one might include taking pause to observe spring’s cornucopia of floral wonder and beauty. Continue reading →

Horticulture Highlight: Red-twig dogwoods, Cornus sericea, Cornus alba …Everyone longs for love’s tense joy and red delights…               -Jane Kenyon A sampling of red delights from past Horticulture Highlights could include blossoms of rufous-tinted hellebores, redbud, tree peony, azalea, rose, … Continue reading →

Many people are familiar with the American elm and its long struggle with Dutch elm disease. However, the genus Ulmus includes 30-40 different species, numerous hybrids and scores of cultivated varieties. Continue reading →