Plant This, Not That: Replacing Nandina
Great suggestions for native plants that will replace invasive Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo).
red twig dogwood
‘Tis the time of the year . . .
Judy Funderburk looks back at the year in the Glencarlyn Library Community Garden
Seeing in the Winter Garden
As the cold of winter approaches, the Glencarlyn Library Community Garden winds down. Shorter days and colder temperatures signal some of the garden perennials that it is time drop leaves and turn brown, while for others it is their time to shine.
Continuing Tradition, Introducing Change: The Quarry Shade Garden
The new(ish) leadership of our Quarry Shade Demonstration Garden has reinvigorated the garden with more native plants.
Native Plants for Winter Interest
A number of plants native to our region provide continuing value and interest in our gardens into the winter. Their evergreen foliage or interesting bark add beauty to the landscape, while their berries, seeds, or stems provide support to wildlife through the cold months.