Growing HopsThis is a page about growing hops. Hops prefer moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and hot, dry growing conditions.
How to Grow Bearded IrisesThere is no shortage of reasons to fall in love with Bearded Irises. They come in hundreds of stunning colors and color combinations, they grow happily in all but the hottest and coldest zones, they have a tendency to fill out their corner of the flower garden rapidly.
A Look at the 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year!When shopping for perennial bedding plants this year, you can expect to see a lot of plant labels marked 'Cheddar Pink'. That's because the Perennial Plant Association awarded Dianthus gratianopolitanus (also known as 'Feuerhexe' or 'Firewitch') the 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year.