Education | Kinghorn Gardens - Part 9
Plant for That: Shade
Education | February 6th, 2014
Shade can be one of the most sought out attributes of a garden. Of course we have our collection of "stand-by" plants for shady conditions, but lets explore some options and expand the list a bit...
Plant for That: Small Spaces
Education | January 30th, 2014
Small Spaces can be advantageous when it comes to gardening. Done well, they can seem bigger then they actually are, be more intimate at the right moment, or more accessible when a quick nature break...
The Wrap on Firs
Education | January 13th, 2014
We continue the conversation on Conifers with this week's focus on Firs. The compelling reasons for all this dialogue to take place on evergreens in our landscape are two-fold: 1. Diversification:...
Evergreens: Part 2 – A Spruce Synopsis
Education | January 3rd, 2014
Against the rigors of winter, evergreens lift our spirits, shelter our feathered friends, and sustain life amidst the wind and snow. Part Two of our Evergreen Analysis focuses in on the Spruce or...
Evergreens: Part 1 – A Pine Perspective
Education | December 26th, 2013
Some of our most impressive plants within our city parks are the towering pines that reach skyward. We raise our heads in admiration of their structural beauty and distinctive forms. Historically,...
Working with Winter
Education, News | December 6th, 2013
If a black and white photo of your garden appeared on your kitchen table what impression would it leave? Knowing that winter in the Great Plains occupies a significant number of days, such...
Structural Beauty
Education | November 27th, 2013
We often times forget that fall is still in season well into December. Once Thanksgiving arrives we seldom take the opportunity to explore our natural surroundings. Yes we admit, it is a more muted...
Goodnight Garden
Education, News | November 16th, 2013
We all know bed time is where your true parenting colors come out; whether you rule pj-time with an iron fist or follow Nanny 911’s reasoning tactics, all children have to go to sleep at some...
Fall Flirts
Education, News | November 11th, 2013
Fall teases us all. Flirting with our senses and treating us to a season filled with playfulness, ritual, and wonder. One thing for certain – it’s fleeting and far too short – engaging us...
Pumpkin Possibilities
Education, News | October 15th, 2013
When it comes to Fall decorations, pumpkins play a major part. We all have a soft spot for those giant, bright orange ones that we carve into silly and scary faces for Halloween, but after we’ve...