Oenethera biennis, Common Evening Primrose, is one of the few special plants that support bats.  It is considered a weed by some, but given that bats need a bit of help these days, it is worthy of a place in your landscape. Its flowers open wide in the evening, emitting a fragrance that attracts … [Read more...]

Bayberry is a semi-evergreen shrub -- it retains some leaves in mild winters, and also will put on a flush of fresh leaves each spring. The berries, borne on female plants, are used in bayberry candles and remain on the plant through winter, providing both visual and ecological interest.  The fruit … [Read more...]