Try your hand at espalier with a 6-way grafted apple tree
Espaliers can fit in narrow spaces, but need plenty of light — at least 6 … Continued
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Baptisia is a must-have native perennial
Baptisia australis is an upright native perennial which typically grows 3-4′ tall and occurs in … Continued
Urban Wildlife Conservation Landscape
PLANTS = FOOD + SHELTER The 7509 Penn Duplex is the result of a … Continued
A stroll through Amy’s mom’s gardens
When she isn’t busy growing plants for VVN, Amy’s mom is out working in her … Continued
Make a simple water feature
Ponds can be a lot of work, but you can get a fast, low-maintenance version … Continued
Beautiful daylilies are blooming — mention this blog for 50% off!
Daylilies are easy to grow in a variety of conditions. They grow from Minnesota to Florida … Continued
It’s still raining – plant some hostas!
Brighten up a shady spot by adding some beautiful foliage to your landscape. These carefree hardy … Continued
An unusual pollinator plant: porcupine tomato
Solanum pyracanthum is commonly called devil’s thorn or porcupine tomato. This cool looking tropical perennial … Continued
Grow goji berries
Goji berries are easy to grow, so you can avoid the high price at the … Continued
Help butterflies get through winter
Butterflies color our gardens spring through fall, but where to they go in winter? They have … Continued
Milkweeds for migrating monarchs!
This year’s early spring brought monarchs back to our greenhouse earlier than ever, and we’ve … Continued