We’re going to call this species the ‘King of the Native Trees’.  Its stature alone merits the designation.  They can grow up to 75 feet in height and attain a massive girth --  up to 15 feet in diameter!  Add to that it’s mottled bark and stark white upper branches that light up the winter … [Read more...]

Looking for an easy way to add fall and winter interest to your landscape?  Native grasses are the answer!   Fall is a great time to plant them, and you’ll see their visual impact immediately.  To top it off, their ecological impact is far greater than their visual impact and goes beyond your own … [Read more...]

No, they aren’t artichokes…and they aren’t from Jerusalem either! The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial wildflower known for its edible tubers, hence its species name “tuberosus”. Like true artichokes (Cynara cardunculus), the Jerusalem artichoke is a member of the … [Read more...]