Just a little of this and that... Veronicastrum, Culvers Root is blooming! This is a large plant with a surprisingly delicate bloom. It grows in moist sun and actually likes a little afternoon shade. Its crisp lines are wonderful in a 'white garden'. It has special value for honey bees, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
Celebrate Pollinator Week With Us
We've always been all about the pollinators, and National Pollinator Week helps bring it all into focus. Stop in anytime this week and select plants to support pollinators in your landscape. Look for the friendly bee icon on our signs to help you quickly locate plants with special value to … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight: Common Alder- An Ecosystem at Work
A Nitrogen Fixing Pioneer Species If you are looking for a shining example of the intricate relationships between all the elements of an ecosystem, Alnus serrulata (Smooth or Common Alder) is it! This nitrogen-fixing shrub can help an area recover from flooding, logging, mining or almost any … [Read more...]