It happens every year. The sun comes out, and gardeners all over the country start calling. “Where’s my order? I’m ready to plant!” We patiently explain that we really WILL send it at that magical time: “the correct planting time for your area.” Tender bulbs, certain wildflower seeds and lots of our perennials will really [...]
Everbody loves lavender, and Lavender “Munstead”, the best for the US, is a best-seller every year with our perennials, now on sale. There’s all kinds of detail on growing it on the site; click here for the details. But all you need to know is that lavender is really a desert plant–do not put it into [...]
These are the famous old hollyhocks called “Chater’s Mix”. As you can see, they’re fully double, and the plants often top out at over 6 ft. We’re giving three of them (one of each color) free with all our perennial orders, so I was clicking around the web the other day to see exactly what [...]
We’ve just announced that we’re having two $300 Drawings this year, both to be drawn May 15th. You’re automatically entered for one if you’re on our email Member List, so if you’re not, go here and sign up now. The second drawing will be for anyone who orders (any order) now through May 15th. Winners will choose [...]
This is the time of year any gardener who’s familiar with the native woodland flowers starts dreaming about spring. For over 20 years in Vermont, we tended a 2-acre woodland garden, and this flower, The Great White Trillium, was the mainstay of our bloom. You can have a look at our own woodland wildflower garden [...]
Have you seen them? We have an expanded selection of “Tree peonies” in this year’s perennial sale, now on the site. As lovely as regular peonies are, these really make them ordinary. I’ve personally grown tree peonies, and I remember how exciting it was to see them bloom the first spring. They are really like no [...]
We have a great new page on the site about Dahlias–gorgeous photos, lots of how-to info, etc. It’s called “An Addiction to Dahlias” and that’s what you’ll have if you begin growing them. Our Spring Bulb section is now live and on sale for spring, so you can dream about these beauties all winter. Take a look: [...]
Finally, we have our own list of perennial plants for sale this spring. With a decided emphasis on native plants and close hybrids, I think you’ll find the list interesting, and right now, with our Early Bird pricing, they’re big bargains. All the perennials are now on sale at 40% off.
Happy New Year, and welcome to a whole new year of great gardening! Right now, on our site, you can choose from a greatly expanded list of dahilas, glads, lilies, tuberous begonias, callas, cannas, and more. Our big advance sale of Spring-planted bulbs is on. The earlier you order, the more you save. And right [...]
These two photos are from John St. John, a member in New Hampshire. Mr. St. John planted our wild perennials last year, and this summer, he’s enjoying the bloom, species by species. He writes, “In June it was the Lupines. In July, it’s the Daisies. I can’t wait for what happens next!” His backyard meadow [...]
