It’s been  really hot this week and the plants are really feeling it. High temperatures can cause wilting, leaf scorch, ...

Here is a special treat I am so glad I could share with you! This is a dragon fruit Pitaya flower still opened in the daytime ...

Art and garden enthusiasts will have the opportunity to visit 12 private gardens created by local working artists in several towns in Northeastern Connecticut. The tours will be returning Saturday and ...

Peony embroidered flowers were a frequent decoration in Chinese ... Last year, I dug a tree peony, Black Dragon, from a shady spot to full sun. I tried to keep the roots intact, but they fell ...

Perennial flowers may be expensive but are well worth the investment. Summer perennials come back year after year, and many are low-maintenance, easy-care plants. Moreover, the perennials you'll ...

They also seek perennials that are long-lived, striking and easy to grow, whether used as a specimen plant or scattered throughout a perennial border. If this sounds like you, then Baptisia ...

Compared to traditional seasonal crops that demand replanting and intensive labor, dragon fruit is a perennial plant that yields multiple harvests annually. Its high demand in domestic and ...

Question: What perennial flowers would you suggest to plant so I can have color all spring, summer and fall? Answer: Most perennial flowers have a bloom period of three to six weeks. By choosing ...

Helenium is a summer-flowering herbaceous perennial that comes in bright shades of yellows and reds, with blooms opening from midsummer onwards. It may be surprising to discover that it is a plant ...

Here is a list of area organizations hosting plant sales of both native perennials and other annuals for the garden this spring. Pre-order gift certificates by May for the annual plant sale.

You may like 7 perennial flowers to plant now for a vibrant summer ... some people liken them to a dragon’s mouth opening and closing. Yet despite the exotic name, snapdragons are hardy plants ...

A lot of winter gardening is about getting the garden ready for spring. It’s not the most exciting or glamorous work, but it allows you to dive right into the good stuff once the season turns.