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Ribes odoratum ‘Crandall’
Here is a stellar plant that is beautiful, fragrant, and delicious – as well as being good for the birds!
‘Crandall’ Blackcurrant is woefully under-utilized, perhaps people haven’t eaten a curr…
Pinus flexilis ‘Vanderwolf’s Pyramid’
Vanderwolf’s Pyramid Limber Pine
The ‘Vanderwolf’ Pine has proven itself a good conifer choice for a hot, dry spot; one that won’t get too large and has soft, two-toned needles. This western North A…
Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’
‘Autumn Brilliance’ Serviceberry
We are absolutely in love with this serviceberry! It works well as either a small single-trunked tree or large multi-trunk shrub; personally, we like it multi-stemme…
Asian Persimmons
Persimmons are the fruit you didn’t know you needed. So decorative! So versatile! And fall color as a bonus in an edible tree. Asian Persimmons are the main type for home gardeners to grow, even t…
Thoughts on the 2017 Perennial Plant Symposium
Inspiration from the PPA Symposium by Erik Petersen
Recently I had the opportunity to attend an amazing conference hosted by the Perennial Plant Association. Held in Denver, Colorado, the overall th…
Baptisia australis
Blue False Indigo
Baptisia or Blue False Indigo may not be all that familiar but it should be for it’s striking purple flower stalks and refreshing blue-green foliage. It has what we always lo…
Prunus dulcis
There are many varieties of late blooming almonds if you were thinking our springs are too cold to grow these wonderful nuts. Nuts are a beneficial addition to the home orchard because they ha…
Agave neomexicana
Hardy Agave
Hardy Agaves capture us like no other plant. Their almost mathematical geometry is mesmerizing, and they are tough as nails. One of the true survivors on our property- managing the dips…
Fruit Tree Season is Here!
New Fruit Tree Varieties
With these cold winter months ahead many gardeners are eager to get back outside and work on projects. Bare root fruit tree season is here! So many great varieties of fruit…