Two years ago I planted hollyhock (Alcea rosea) seeds in one of my garden beds, and waited patiently to see if they would germinate.
They did!
But I had to wait two years before the flowers bloomed.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: First Year My Hollyhock is Blooming
When I was young, one of my favorite flowers in spring (along with lilacs) was the iris.
They are still my favorite flowers, joined by several others, including columbine and daffodils.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Purple Iris in Bloom
With only a few last remaining piles of snow, it’s time to think spring and planning for our gardens.
Which is a lot easier when you can learn about native plants from fellow gardeners at local plant swaps and growers at native plant/extension sales.
For folks in southeast Michigan, I’ve compiled a list of publicly announced native plant swaps and sales happening over the next few months in our area.
Continue reading Spring 2025 Southeast Michigan Native Plant Swaps and Sales