Heptacodium
While walking through the nursery today, I noticed the Heptacodium was in bloom. It has always been one of my favorite shrubs, for a number of reasons. Heptacodium miconioides common name is “Seven son...
View ArticleBeautyberry
In my last blog I told you about one of my favorite underused shrubs, Hepticodium. Today I want to tell you about another underused shrub that has been in my landscape for the last 5 years. Officially...
View ArticleLimelight Hydrangea
As plants go, the Limelight Hydrangea is not a new plant nor is a plant that your Mother grew up with. In my estimation, this Paniculata type hydrangea from Proven Winners, is a shrub that belongs in...
View ArticleHappenings at Viola Nursery and Greenhouse
I’ve been asked by a number of my blog readers and regular customers to use the blog to keep everyone up to date on happenings at the Nursery. So I will start today, and try to keep a weekly update on...
View Article‘Autumn Revolution’ Bittersweet
Bittersweet is a native plant that grows freely here in the upper Midwest. A woody vine that is often found growing on trees, these plants grow 15 to 25 feet in length. Bittersweet has thin green leave...
View ArticleMaking scents of gardening
Plants can transport you to a place and time that evoke pleasant memories.The post Making scents of gardening appeared first on Viola Nursery and Greenhouse Blog.
View ArticleDon’t be afraid of growing roses
Often when I suggest roses as part of a customers landscape, I get that look. You know the one….the face scrunches up and a slight scowl comes on! Many peoples first reaction to roses are “fussy, high...
View ArticleLocally Grown Means more than Vegetables
Buying locally is buying smarter.The post Locally Grown Means more than Vegetables appeared first on Viola Nursery and Greenhouse Blog.
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