June 04, 2025 By Memorial Day, the screech owlets in our garden had flown the coop — on the same…
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Hi GPODers! Yesterday we got an update from Beth Tucker, a frequent contributor based in North Carolina (check that out…
Hi GPODers! Earlier in the season we got a garden update from a frequent contributor and commenter, Beth Tucker in…
Happy Monday, GPODers! We have another week full of fabulous spring color ahead of us on Garden Photo of the…
When it comes to wildflowers, few are prettier or more captivating than Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica, Zones 3–8). These flowers…
My earliest memories of dahlias (Dahlia spp. and cvs., Zones 8–11) revolve around my grandfather, who grew them with gusto.…
Let’s face it. If you haven’t figured it out already, hollyhocks (Alcea spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) can be difficult…
Spring is that time of year when the air smells like things want to grow. But then a chilly wind…
Agapanthus (Agapanthus campanulatus) is a beautiful perennial in the Pacific Northwest. The vibrant blooms provide cool-toned colors in summer, and…
A garden without bearded irises (Iris germanica) just seems to be missing something. Yes, they are common, ubiquitous, old-fashioned. With…