Horticulture is Critical to Our Future
A movement to inspire youth and promote horticultural careers
Topics: Gardens & Design
Plants for Fabulous Foliage
It is natural for creators of ornamental gardens to be attracted to the brightness and variety of flowers. Their colors and forms dazzle us and…
The Oregon Garden
The Oregon Garden, located in Silverton, Oregon, was founded by influential members of the Oregon Association of Nurseries to showcase the beauty of ornamental plants,…
Old Roses for the Water-Saving Gardener
Roses have the unfortunate reputation of being almost insatiable drinkers of water. Granted, that is true for most modern roses, especially the hybrid teas and…
Building a Sustainable City Garden
In times of isolation, as in the past several months of the pandemic, we seek out community and resources to enrich our lives. People need…
The Artistic Garden
While the city of Portland, Oregon is known for its wet, rainy weather, it was a dry, 100-degree day in July when I visited the…
Best Plants in Low Water Field Trials Named Blue Ribbon™ Winners.
If you are looking for attractive plants for a low water garden, the UCLPIT Blue Ribbon™ winners are a great place to start. These are…
A 100-Year Tree Replacement Program for Carrick Hill
Carrick Hill is a publicly-accessible historic property at the foot of the Adelaide Hills, in the suburb of Springfield, in South Australia. The gardens occupy…
Shaping Place in the Landscape
It is a rare rainy day in Santa Barbara when I arrive at Isabelle Greene’s office. The low-ceilinged front room is softly lit with an…