We think we had almost 5″ of rain overnight and the gardens were a mess this morning as seen in some of these photos.  With so many gravel paths, heavy …

I don’t think we saw the sun today.  It did try to push out a bit in the afternoon but didn’t quite make it.  The morning was overcast and we …

Nice shot directly above of golden orixa (Orixa japonica ‘Aurea’) which is a relatively new, shade tolerant shrub that is starting to gain popularity in the Midwest.  We have a …

The scent of these royal lilies (Lilium regale ‘Album’)  (seen above in the Nancy Yahr Memorial Children’s Garden) was intoxicating on this sunny and cool summer day.  With ample moisture …

  The APGA Conference does continue through this evening although I left Hamilton, Ontario early this morning to begin the journey home.  It was a rewarding week and highlights certainly …

  Post by: Patrea Wilson I worked, for a while, selling high-quality loose-leaf tea and learned to love tea of all varieties. When summer comes around, it’s a special treat …

Today was another busy one with a combination of educational sessions and then a great trip which is represented in all of these photos.  I gave my presentation this morning …

The weather was absolutely perfect today in Hamilton, Ontario with partly cloudy skies, plenty of sunshine and a temperature around 70 degrees F.  We had a full day of breakout …

  Today was another busy one at the American Public Garden Association (APGA) Conference in Hamilton, Ontario.  There were plenty of sessions, meetings, networking opportunities and a trade show to …

Long day today!  After arriving at the Hamilton Convention Centre for the American Public Garden Association conference, my first task was going through registration.  At this point in time I …