In addition to having an obsession with plants, I also have an obsession with gardening books. A new book on perennial garden design, that I highly recommend is The Perennial Gardener’s Design Primer by Stephanie Cohan and Nancy J. Ondra. This is one of the best books on garden design I have seen. Read the rest of this entry »

Stokes’ aster, a southeastern native, is one of the hardiest perennials grown in the southeast. It tolerates dry conditions well.

Stokes’ aster plants are low growing initially, stretching from 15 to 18 inches at blooming time. The most common variety produces light blue flowers; however, there are varieties with white or rose-colored flowers. Read the rest of this entry »

Thanks to everyone who entered the Celebrate Springtime contest. We have drawn the winner and would like to congratulate Brian Eason of Decatur, Alabama. Brian has been notified by email.
Thanks again to everyone for making this a great contest