Perennially Yours Blog
MORE Winter Flowering Houseplants Colorful winter flowering houseplants are a gardener’s balm in the dead of winter, at least for those gazing out on brown or white landscapes. In addition to commonly grown *Cyclamen, African Violets and Christmas Cactus, here are a few more winter blues-busters: Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus) Wonderful for low light areas. To…
Rhamnus frangula ‘Fine Line’ I love this noninvasive Buckthorn. I’ve designed with it in the landscape as well as containers. I took this picture while speaking at New England Grows (Boston) the other day. I had forgotten how stunning the needle-like foliage looks in fall! The semi-evergreen green leaves turn a blazing golden-yellow as temperatures…
Spring may seem a long way off, but the annual spring Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium has sold out early the past four years, and is already 1/3 filled for 2018. The 14th symposium returns to the world-class Woodstock Inn and Resort in Woodstock, Vermont on Saturday, April 21. The day is packed with five…
Stepping into the New Year, I will be offering four exciting new Webinars; one per month from January through April. Each hour-long inspirational class is only $9 and can be watched wherever, whenever, and as many times as you wish, after the live broadcast. Register for all four and get a 10% discount. The kick-off…
‘Bundle’ Sale on all five 2016/2017 Webinars! Almost 3,000 gardeners from across the United States as well as many other countries have enjoyed these informative, picture-packed PowerPoint presentations that come with helpful lecture notes. Once you purchase a Webinar, you can watch it anytime you wish, as many times as you wish (these are copyrighted and…
My theory was right – offer a great price on my four gardening books, combine this with free shipping – and bingo, holiday shopping became a lot easier for many people. The sale continues until December 20. Any book is only $18.50. As soon as an order comes in, I sign the book(s) and tuck…
The stunning, naturalistic gardens featured in Garden Design’s article, Perfect Pairing, will have you shaking your head in awe. Even more so when you learn that the 6-acre property in Ulster County, New York is irrigation-free. Many native perennials, shrubs and trees are combined to create a year-round tapestry. Barbara and Bob Rohdie hired designer…
Now that the Fall Great Plants Symposium is a wrap, it’s time to put the spotlight on the 14th Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium scheduled for Saturday, April 21 at the magnificent Woodstock Inn and Resort in Woodstock, VT. This full day symposium has been a sell-out for years, attracting almost 250 gardens from across…
If you’ve been thinking about visiting some of the most noteworthy English gardens, as well as some exquisite, lesser known gems, then check out my July 2 – 11 tour that includes the unmatched Hampton Court Flower Show. This sure-to-be memorable excursion is limited to 35 people. To learn more about all of the featured…
I have many indoor plants that ‘suddenly’ get more of my attention after the first hard frost. They become my ‘new love’, especially those that go into bloom or continue into bloom in winter. Check out Espoma’s blog post on some of the best indoor plants and their care. Cooler weather also triggers many of…
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