Nan Schiller

Forsythia is a non-native deciduous shrub best known for its profusion of bold yellow blossoms that appear just as winter yields to spring.There are 11 species in the Forsythia genus and numerous c

The string of pearls plant, Senecio rowleyanus, is a funky succulent vine with rounded leaves that look like strands of pearls or peas. Formerly classified as Curio rowleyanus, it is also commonly called string of beads.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If

The succulent is one of nature’s most efficient plants, and one of the easiest to propagate.It’s a type of “xerophyte,” a shallo

Amaryllis, Hippeastrum x hybridum, is not one specific type, but rather any one of hundreds of hybrids of Hippeastrum species in the Amaryllidaceae family.Suited to outdoor growing as a perennial in USDA

The morning glory, Ipomoea purpurea, is an annual for cultivation in Zones 2 to 11 with funnel-like blue, pink, purple, white, or bicolor blossoms that adorn clinging vines from summer through fall.We link to vendors to help you find relev

Ornamental sky blue aster, Symphyotrichum oolentangiense, formerly Aster azureus, is a native herbaceous perennial that readily naturalizes in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.It toils away all season long, forming branching foliage. Then it

Autumn is my favorite season – crisp, fresh, and full of promise. I want to wear plaid, sharpen pencils, and buy a new journal.Each year I eagerly anticipate le

Did you know that even if you don’t have lots of sunlight coming through your windows, you can still grow lush plants indoors?Yes, foliage has had a place in dim corners of stylish ho

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission.If you’ve been wanting to garden indoors, but don’t really have a lot of free time or roo

The Aster genus of flowering plants is one of many in the large Asteraceae family that includes chrysanthemums and daisies.The blooms have a compo

The burning bush, Euonymus alatus, is famous for its showstopping autumn leaves. Unfortunately, this non-native woody shrub in the Celastraceae family is classified as invasive in almost half of the United States.In our guide to growing burning bushes

The burning bush, Euonymus alatus, is a potentially invasive non-native woody shrub in the Celastraceae family.It’s related to the native burning bush, E. atropurpureus, as well as nat

Love lies bleeding, Amaranthus caudatus, is an annual for USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 11.A type of grain, it is one of over 60 species i

Lungwort is a flowering perennial suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. I

Chinese lanterns (Alkekengi officinarum, syn. Physalis alkekengi) are appreciated for their bright orange seed pods or calyces that resemble fanciful paper lanterns.Suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zone

The rose (Rosa spp.) is an ancient flower known for its velvety petals and menacing thorns. An inspiration to writers and a classic token of lovers’ affections, it is one of today’s most popular ornamental plants.There are heirloom a

The Canna genus is the only genus belonging to the Cannaceae family of plants. It contains over 30 species.Often called canna lilies, they are neither lilies nor l

Asters are perennial flowers that bloom near the end of the growing season. They produce voluminous sprays of small, daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If

The blue, pink, purple, and white blossoms of late-season perennial asters are a welcome sight as the growing season draws to a close.They renew the tired

Caladiums are ornamental plants with striking foliage in variegated combinations of green, pink, red, and white.They are the only species in the Caladium

The heath aster, Symphyotrichum ericoides, formerly Aster ericoides, is native to central and eastern regions of the United States and Canada, where it is often spotted along the highway.We link to vendors to help you find relevant produc

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission.Gardening is for everyone, and no one state

Satin flower, Clarkia amoena, aka godetia, is an annual native wildflower in the Onagraceae family that also includes evening primrose and fuchsia.Colors include peach, pink, purple, red, and white, often with str

The garden, or zonal geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, aka annual, common, horseshoe, horticultural, or storksbill geranium, is an herbaceous evergreen in the Geraniaceae family.A perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, P

Virginia creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a fast-growing native vine in the Vitaceae or grape family.Also known as woodbine and five-fingered ivy, this species is c

Do you love to grow your own herbs and spices to provide you with unique flavors for recipes and food creations? Try growing your own caraway!We link to vendors to help you find re

The garden or zonal geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, is a geranium by common name only. It is actually a member of the Pelargonium genus, in the large Geraniaceae family of plants.These hybrids were once classifi

Caraway, Carum carvi, is an aromatic herb best known for bearing the fruit, or seed, that flavors classic rye bread. Caraway is also easy to grow and is a great addition to the kitchen garden.We link to vendors to help you find relevant product

It’s late summer here, and my yard is alive with insects. Wasps and bees dip in and out of daylily blossoms, butterflies flutter between the zinnias, and spiders have made an intricate network of webs among the marigolds.I’m watching something interesting, as I sit and enjoy my surroundings.

Just because the lazy, hazy days of summer are over, that doesn’t mean you have to have a fallow garden until next year.With the following 15 cool-weather per

Perennial asters are transition plants that refresh gardens from late summer to fall with masses of small blossoms in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white.In our guide to growing a

Perennial asters are sturdy flowers with masses of small daisy-like blossoms that burst onto the scene in late summer and last until frost.There are numerous aster species and

Stokes’ asters, Stokesia laevis syn. Carthamus laevis, are perennials in the Asteraceae or daisy family.They’re native to the southeastern United States and

Persian shield, Strobilanthes dyerianus, is a stunning ornamental species that originates in warm, humid Myanmar, where it grows as a tender evergreen perennial.It is a member of the Acanthaceae family, which consists mostly of flowering

The Forsythia genus is a group of plants in the Oleaceae, or olive family. It includes 11 species of deciduous woody shrubs that bear bold yellow flowers in early spring.Suited to gardeners in USDA Hardiness

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission.Whether you have your own wooded acre or a favorite park shade tree, ther