Feb 27, 20204 minMaryland and Virginia Native Plant Gardens: Add Natives without Starting OverThe most common challenge raised in the recent survey about gardening with natives is how to start when you already have a landscape that...
Feb 21, 20202 minNative Plants for Monarchs in the ChesapeakeToday’s post is inspired by an incredible Instagram video taken earlier this week by Frau Zinnie, aka Mrs. Zinnia, who blogs about all...
Feb 6, 20201 minA Native Nod to “A Man Named Pearl”I never expected to come across a great film about gardening. Not only is “A Man Name Pearl” a great film about gardening, it’s straight...
Sep 12, 20193 minJoe Pye WeedJoe Pye Weed is a plant in need of a rebranding! This perennial has a totally unfortunate name but many positive attributes. It blooms...
Aug 1, 20192 minHello YellowYellow native blooms abound across the Chesapeake watershed in August. These are easy to care for, pollinator friendly perennials for...
Jul 25, 20192 minTwo Striking Natives for August BloomsChesapeake summers peak in August and a cool shady spot can be a sought after garden space. These two natives shine in partial shade....
Jul 18, 20191 minSuper Summer SweetSummer sweet (Clethra alnifolia) is a star for our Chesapeake gardens. This deciduous shrub blooms in the heat of summer with fantastic...