Andrew Mitchell Siberian Iris Our 2026 May Plant of the Month is Siberian Iris. This perennial hails from Europe and Asia, being widely cultivated since the Middle Ages. There are records of of cultivation of it by Monks in Britai... Gardening May Siberian iris cottage garden iris perennials plant of the month Apr 30, 2026
Andrew Mitchell Clematis for the Garden Many gardeners have a love and hate relationship with clematis. They either love it because it blooms so well, or hate it because it will not bloom at all. What camp are you in? I have been blessed to... Jackman clematis arbor clematis ornamental vines perennial vines pergola sweet autumn clematis trellises Apr 23, 2026
Andrew Mitchell For the Love of Roses I will admit, I would not be the first person I would think of as someone who loves roses. And yet, they are growing on me. In the past, my disdain from roses came from the overuse of Knockout shrub r... climbing roses drift roses hybrid tea roses knockout roses proven winners roses Apr 16, 2026
Andrew Mitchell Ephemerals for the Garden With the onset of spring also comes flowers galore. But some flowers (and their plants) seem to leave far to soon, after staying for only a little while. These are ephemerals of course. What is an eph... Virginia bluebells ephemerals jack in the pulpit perennials wildflowers woodland flowers Apr 9, 2026
Andrew Mitchell Suckering Shrubs Suckering shrubs are not what most homeowners are looking for in their tidy landscapes. But with trends in landscaping veering towards natives and providing more for wildlife, why not add in suc... aronia butterfly hosts desert willow flowering shrubs fothergilla host plants shrubs smooth hydrangea sumac sweetspire wild plum Apr 2, 2026
