‘Profusion’ Zinnia
MISSISSIPPI STATE With horticulturist Gary Bachman. There’s more gardening information on the Mississippi State website and Youtube Channel. GGVideos editorial note: For pollinators, single (not double) zinnias are best.
A Paean to Pansies
NEW YORK, NY Garden Writer Irene Virag (former home and garden editor of Newsday) praises pansies, the flowers that smile at her in the spring.
How to Care for Orchids
BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND Behnke Nurseries horticulturist Carol Allen is the orchid expert.
Tropical Plants to Try in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE From the public television show “Volunteer Gardener.” Troy Marden introduces us to some beautiful tropical plants in their peak.
Climbing Hydrangeas
U. ILLINOIS EXTENSION With Greg Stack, Extension Horticulturist. The Climbing Hydrangea, often considered the “Cadillac” of vines, has clean, glossy green foliage, peeling bark, and large flowers. They tend to do best in filtered shade. Learn more at the Illinois Extension website and on their extensive Youtube channel.
How to Divide Hostas
U. ILLINOIS EXTENSION With Greg Stack, Extension Horticulturist. Perennials such as hosta should be divided every few years, especially when the center of the plant starts to thin. Learn more at the Illinois Extension website and on their extensive Youtube channel.
Will Fall Mums Last through the Winter?
KANSAS STATE EXTENSION When the summer temperatures start to fade and fall arrives, our attention turns to autumn decorating. One of the centerpieces is the flowering mum. Mums add lots of color to the garden bed or front porch. But, will they last through the winter? Produced by the Department of Communications at Kansas State …Read more »
Ornamental Grasses
MASSACHUSETTS From horticulturist/meteorologist Dave Epstein of Growing Wisdom. Visit his Youtube Channel for lots more excellent videos.
Bluebells for Early Spring Color
U. ILLINOIS EXTENSION University of Illinois Extension Horticulturist, Greg Stack, discusses an early-blooming spring flower: bluebells (mertensia). Bluebells offer stunning blue blooms, but only last for several weeks. Learn more at the Illinois Extension website and on their extensive Youtube channel.
Cutting back Perennials
U. ILLINOIS EXTENSION Cutting back overgrown perennials makes for a more compact, manageable, and attractive plant. Learn more at the Illinois Extension website and on their extensive Youtube channel.
Cannas Add Drama
U. ILLINOIS EXTENSION Canna offer large, dramatic tropical-looking foliage and interesting flowers in the garden. These plants can be easily dug up, overwintered and saved for next growing season. Learn more at the Illinois Extension website and on their extensive Youtube channel.
Tall Rudbeckias (Black-Eyed Susans)
U. ILLINOIS EXTENSION U of I Extension horticulture educator Greg Stack talks about adding big and bold perennials – tall rudbeckias – to your garden. Learn more at the Illinois Extension website and on their extensive Youtube channel.