I have many “favorite” plants — in every category — ranging from perennials to shrubs to trees. It’s all dependent on where I’m visiting, what I’m teaching or what season it is. Right now, echinaceas ...

Are you looking for that rock solid perennial to deliver color in the landscape year after year with little fuss? If so consider adding hardy hibiscus to the planting. This plant delivers on all ...

Good ground covers serve several uses for a gardener. Like mulch, ground covers shade the soil. This cools the plant roots in hot weather and also reduces watering needs. The ground covers reduce the ...

Julie Jacobson: Cultivating pumpkins and their edible relatives Julie Jacobson Master Gardener Nov 10, 2025 0 ...