The Cherry tree that Houseman wrote about in his poem is commonly known as bird cherry, which alas do not grow well for us in zone 6. A white tree that is a lovely substitute, however, is the white dogwood.

At this time of the year many flower lovers buy pots of Easter lilies at the grocery store to have in their homes during the Easter season

Clay soil is heavy and hard to dig compared to sandy soil, but it is also more moisture and nutrient retentive.

No plant, it seems to those of us plagued with deer, can be called really deer proof.

Regular pruning benefits all woody plants, such as shrubs, trees, and vines. Pruning keeps them vigorous and healthy, as well as improving their shape.

Cutting back plants, even small ones, helps to stimulate growth. But don't cut off all of the leaves!

There are so many lovely varieties of clematis available today. Even a single bloom floating is a bowl looks perfect.

In late winter, after months without garden flowers, we are eager to see flowers in our homes. However, there is a wonderful feeling we get when we force branches of early spring-blooming trees and shrubs.

All of the poems I will read today are about roses and all are from times long past.

The flowers associated with St. Valentine were, in Roman times, the yellow crocus and the tricolor viola that both bloom in the early spring in our gardens today. But there are also other saints associated with February...