Lavender
2020: Year of the …
August is quickly approaching, the peak of summer is coming to a close, and Cultivate'19 — the industry's biggest North American show — is now beh... more »
Culture Report: Lavender ‘Phenomenal’
Did you know that lavender sells in the highest quantities worldwide of any of the “typical” perennial plants? More than hostas and daylilies even... more »
The Power of Color: 2018 Introductions at the Costa Trial Garden
In last month's column, I began my evaluation of plant performance in Florida. I visited the trial at Costa Farms in Miami during its early stages in ... more »
Focus on Foliage
In my past few newsletters, I've noted some trends we came across during the 2017 California Spring Trials. From popular colors to breeding breakthrou... more »
2017: A Year for Firsts
For those of you who have attended the California Spring Trials, I'm guessing you have probably noticed recurring themes and trends each year. I think... more »
Spring Trials Day 4 — Dümmen Orange, Cohen/Hishtil/Jaldety and Windmill Nursery
We're officially more than halfway through our California Spring Trials journey. Day 4 began at Edna Valley Vineyard where Dümmen Orange showcased th... more »