I LOOK FORWARD to spring for many reasons, not the least of which is the emergence and bloom time of the trilliums. There’s a saying that good things come in threes, and trilliums are certainly proof of that. This spring I got to talk about trilliums, including the range of unexpected fragrances they possess, with Uli Lorimer of Native Plant Trust in Massachusetts, where they’re about to celebrate their 10th annual Trillium Week, and the organization is celebrating its 125th anniversary, too. We also talked about showing off tiny spring treasures like some of the miniature trilliums, or bluets (Houstonia) on what he calls “mossy patches” for a beautiful combination. Uli is director of horticulture at Native Plant Trust, the nation’s oldest plant conservation organization, founded in 1900 as the New England Wild Flower Society. Uli, who is also the author of the “Northeast Native Plant Primer,” was the longtime curator of the Native Flora Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden before joining Native Plant Trust in 2019. Read along as you listen to the April 28, 2025 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or […]

The post fragrant trilliums, mossy patches & more, with uli lorimer appeared first on A Way To Garden.