Gaillardia

Summer Survivors in the Southern Plant Trials

In early June, I attended the Southern Plant Trials in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina, and I returned in mid-August to evaluate the top new perfo... more »

Top Perennial Performers at CSU

Earlier this year, I was able to attend Colorado State University's trial garden. I shared some of the favorites in the annuals category a few weeks b... more »

University of Georgia’s 2018 Award Winners

As fall is in full swing and winter is quickly approaching, many of the country's trial gardens are coming to a close — if they haven't already. Som... more »

Phenomenal Perennials

Perennial breeders have supported the university and public trials for many years and continue to add more varieties to the trials every year. The per... more »

Distinctive Performers at University of Georgia

It's that time of year again. Trial gardens are at their summer peak, and every plant is being analyzed for its strength and overall aesthetics before... more »

Spring Trials Preview – Part 4

As I write this, the sun is shining bright and it's just about 60 degrees here in Chicago. Spring is on its way! And that also means the California Sp... more »