Name:   Virginia Sweets tomatoes Type of Plant:   This heirloom tomato does best in full sun. It is an indeterminate variety, which means that it continues to grow, bloom and bear fruit from mid summer to frost. Why I love this:   I love this tomato because it...

Trips to your local independent garden center can give you many ideas that are useful in your own yard or garden. This month we visit three garden centers and get inspired...        

Name:  Thymus ‘Doretta Klaber’   aka Doretta Klaber thyme Type of Plant:  Very low ground-cover thyme for full sun Why I love this: When my garden is on tour this is one of the most asked-about plants. This thyme grows so tightly that the weeds don’t stand a chance....

Name:   Osmunda regalis aka royal fern or Osmunda fern Type of Plant:  Large fern for shade or part shade Why I love this: This is a fern that by the end of the summer looks like a shrub!  I love the white fibers on the new fiddleheads in the spring and how sturdy and...

Every month I'll take you on safari to see what's interesting at local garden centers. This month we're stopping by Lensmires in Plover, WI; Cosentino's Nursery in Malibu, CA; and Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco, CA. Seen something great at your local garden...

Name: Corylus avellena ‘Red Majestic’ aka Red Majestic Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick or contorted filbert. Type of Plant: Shrub for full sun to part shade Why I love this:  How do I love this plant, let me count the ways! Adaptable to most soil types. Catkins (flowers)...