Phlox
Phenomenal Phlox
Each year, the National Garden Bureau’s “Year of the” program chooses crops specifically for the North American market that are easy to grow, ge... more »
A Midwest Backyard Flower Trial
For the past four years, industry consultant Vaughn Fletcher has been providing insight into new variety introductions and evaluating various plant tr... more »
Vaughn’s Midwest Sampler Container Trial
Since 2017 I have focused on the performance of new annual and perennial introductions in regional trials. This month, I will highlight specific plant... 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 »
Selecta One: Distinctive Summer Trial Selections
Selecta One breeding has been dynamic and innovative, beginning with the calibrachoa MiniFamous Doubles in 2006 and continuing with many Fleuroselect ... more »
Southern Trials Plant Tour
I have toured the southern trials for the past four years, and every year I eagerly anticipate seeing how the new introductions I saw at California Sp... more »