Yes! If you visit the Columbus Park of Roses, walk over to the Witch Hazel collection on the north side of the Long Mall in the Formal Rose Garden, and you might agree! From mid-February into March, these deciduous trees
Our own ‘From little acorns mighty oaks grow’
Frequent visitors to the park may be aware of the stately northern red oak tree located just outside the east edge of the Backyard Garden. In fact, it was featured in the blog, From Little Acorns Grow, two years ago.
The Gardens in Autumn
As you walk the gardens of the Columbus Park of Roses and enjoy the changing foliage of deciduous trees and plants, also take note of the conifers. In many plantings, they provide a unifying backdrop as seen below in the
Shrub Roses: Attractive, East-Care Additions to Sunny Gardens
You may have heard certain roses described as ‘shrub roses.’ The American Rose Society (ARS) defines them as “a class of hardy, easy-care plants that encompass bush roses that do not fit in any other category of rose bush.” They
Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’: 2024 Perennial of the Year
Each year, the Perennial Plant Association announces its Perennial of the Year based on the following criteria: This year’s selection is ‘Jeana,’ an exceptional garden phlox renowned for its impressive flower show, tall sturdy habit and pollinator-friendliness. Dense, domed flower