Campanula glomerata is tempting, with its vibrant purple reflections. But beware of its tendency to expand. Johnson County K State Research and Extension Garden catalogs flood our mailboxes, filled with new and improved plants. Colorful photographs and enticing descriptions fill our heads with ideas. Before completing the order or clickingRead More →
Evie asks: My rhododendron leaves are withering and the whole shrub looks very stressed. This plant was given to me in the spring and appeared to be in good health. But now it is gradually decreasing. What should I do? Looks like your rhododendron has a parasitic fungus called Phytophthora,Read More →
Winters can be long for the gardener. I learned this the hard way after moving to Maine in the late 90s. There you see a full leaf fall by Columbus Day, then it’s flag day before all the shade trees are gone. again at full leaf. It’s a long, longRead More →