The star-like white flowers of Magnolia stellata, the star Magnolia (shown above), are some of the first Magnolias to bloom in the spring. The strappy tepals (sepals and petals) explode from tightly packed, fuzzy buds when a few warm days spur new spring growth. Magnolia x loebneri' Leonard …
Philadelphia Inquirer
A huge thank you to Ginny Smith for writing up this wonderful article about my future goals on Philly.com! Click here to read it. The photo attached is a picture of the labyrinth in the Ernesta Ballard Healing Garden at the Temple U. Ambler Arboretum. It was one of the first gardens I helped …
Morning Glory
How aptly named; the morning glory flowers open with the rise of the sun. This scrambling annual vine covers roses and clematis on the cutting garden fence. Enjoy the show before lunch as these tubular iridescent wonders start to curl up in the afternoon. Our glorious fall weather has extended the …
Sternbergia – The Autumn daffodil
Beautiful autumnal weather here in Pennsylvania. Cool nights and days in the 70's encourage the blooming of fall favorites. The sunlight is less intense and the flower colors are less washed out than in the summer. Lilac purple Colchicum flowers have been out for about a week. This week the …
