This new plant is attracting plenty of attention because of its dark striking stems topped by violet flowers from early to midsummer. Unlike many salvias it is perfectly hardy, its species parent ...

Salvias are one of my go-to perennials for pots and have been for many years. Not only are they made of tough stuff, but they will flower for months on end. I’ve grown them everywhere, from window ...

A question I am often asked is, what is my favorite flower? My stock answer is the one that just bloomed in the garden. However, every year I develop a crush on one family of plants, and this season ...

Recently, I visited the Toronto Botanical Garden, and though the garden is relatively new, there was much to enjoy. I particularly liked the Entry Garden Walk, an area comprising a double border of ...

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