Plant Sale 2013

H. Arnold Promise

It is February 16. If you look out your windows what do you see? I see the Hamamelis varieties pictured here. Glowing in the winter sun like harbingers of the coming spring, they give me hope and fill me with joy. I cannot smell their subtle but intoxicating aroma from in here so they draw me outside where I can breathe in their fragrance and marvel at their quirky flowers. I already have three witchhazels but there are so many wonderful ones to choose from that maybe I need just one more.

L. Baggensen's Gold

Lonicera, or more commonly called honeysuckle, is considered by many to be a noxious weed but there are many varieties of honeysuckle that are not invasive but worthy additions to the garden. The bad guy here is Japanese Honeysuckle(Lonicera japonica) Now for the good guys:

The Friends 17th Annual Plant Sale has come and gone. Lots of beautiful plants found new homes, Members enjoyed the Friday afternoon party and preview sale, many more came to the Saturday and Sunday sale hours and were served by dozens of cheerful and hard-working volunteers. Through your participation, the Friends raised many thousands of dollars that will be dedicated, as always, to horticultural education.

Brunnera Kings Ransom

On a hot summer day, there are few activities more satisfying than a meander among the plantings of my shade garden. The cooler colors and play of shadows in the textured foliage of these plants is a like a soft breeze flowing through the yard. Some of my favorite plants that contribute to this effect are: