Spring flower shows are more than a feast of blooming bulbs and other plants forced into bloom...they are a celebration of design and creativity. Walking through a flower show lifts spirits at the time of year when we usually need an extra boost of color, but beyond...

Name: Ace Pepper – a hybrid bell pepper that is early, highly productive, and especially well suited to northeast gardens. Type of Plant: Vegetable, sweet pepper plant for full sun gardens. Grow this from seed that’s started sometime between late-February and...

It's deep winter here at Poison Ivy Acres and we've had two deep snowfalls recently. Since most of the plants and ground are covered, the birds have a harder time foraging for seeds, insects and berries. As a result the bird feeders are as crowded as a supermarket on...

Name: Achillea millefolium Tutti Frutti ‘Pineapple Mango’ commonly called ‘Pineapple Mango’ yarrow, or shortened to Achillea ‘Pineapple Mango’ Type of Plant: A herbaceous perennial for full sun, hardy in zones 3 to 9 Why I love this: Full disclosure first: I don’t...

Gardeners are a busy bunch during a snowstorm. You’d think that there wouldn’t be much to do when all that white stuff is flying around outside, but you’d be wrong. Here are the things on a garden geek’s Storm Central to-do list. Appreciate the blanket of protection...

Name: Physocarpus opuliafolius ‘Seward’ aka Summer Wine ninebark Type of Plant: A deciduous shrub for full to part sun. Hardy in zones 3 to 8. Why I love this: This plant is an asset in the garden for several reasons. First of all, the sprays of pinkish-white flowers...

Name: commonly called amaryllis but these cultivars in the genus Hippeastrum Type of Plant: Bulbs that are grown indoors and prized for their huge flowers that bloom at the time of year when we really need such outrageous blossoms! Why I love this: I love amaryllis...

Name: Eruca sativa aka arugula Type of Plant: Salad green with a slightly spicy flavor that’s in the Brassicaceae family (aka mustards or crucifers) so you know it’s nutritious. Arugula is best grown in full sun. Why I love this: How can you not love a salad green...