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After taking a break for the holidays, I am happy to resume the MBF series by presenting the gorgeous Camellia japonica ‘Magnoliaeflora.‘ It has been an absolute delight in two North Carolina gardens. The symmetry of the Magnoliaeflora blossom is … Continue reading →

A PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE NEW YEAR.

I wish to family and friends throughout the world a Happy Thanksgiving. We have much for which to be grateful. My prayer today is for peace and prosperity.

I couldn’t believe it when I saw a yellow iris blooming in my gardening buddy Stepheny’s front garden. It was November!!! It was then that I learned of reblooming bearded irises. Stepheny gave me several divisions of Iris ‘Sunny Disposition.’ … Continue reading →

I have grown dozens of clematis over the years, but my fovorite is ‘General Sikorski.‘ I saw it for the first time on a visit to the Biltmore garden near Asheville, NC. I found it in the catalogs and have … Continue reading →

Last week I was in Maui for a few days. We were fortunate to escape danger as we saw the fires from a distance and smelled the smoke. We were also fortunate to have plane tickets out at the right … Continue reading →

There must be hundreds and hundreds of named azaleas, so it’s difficult to choose the most beautiful. That being said, I am pleased to present “Gwenda.” Notes from Guess What’s in My Garden! “My clear favorite azalea is ‘Gwenda.’ It … Continue reading →