I was at RBG this morning for more focus on spring ordering and organizing the seeds for our growers.  I had a meeting in Madison so went up early to …

I’ve always enjoyed seeing snowdrops (Galanthus sp.) bloom in late winter and early spring.  Some might argue that the brighter coloration of early bulbs like crocus, winter aconite, Siberian squill …

Today was beautiful and sunny with temperatures getting up in to the upper 40 degree F!  It is quite spring like and most of the remaining ice and snow should …

I know I’ve blogged about this topic in the past.  However, this “revisit” of the topic showcases some more recent uses (and photos) of these “industrial style”, vertical planting opportunities.  It’s …

I spent the day away from RBG today with an early departure to the Chicago suburbs for a morning presentation (“A Passion for Plants”) to members of the Landscape Design …

One of my favorite, longest blooming perennials is the yellow fumitory (Corydalis lutea) seen in all of these photos.  We’ve had healthy patches of these throughout the gardens for many …

Today started and ended with rain and in between…there was rain.  When I drove in to work at 6:45 am, Palmer Drive was already flooded and I know there was …

  I’m featuring a plant that we have not grown (yet) at RBG.  The golden paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera ‘Golden Shadow’) seen in all of these photos are from multiple …

This year we’ll feature a lot of New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) out in the gardens.  The photos in this blog show many varieties of this popular annual although our …

My blogging hiatus over the last couple of months is ending as I get more time to take photos and share various RBG-related items!  I’ll admit that after 10 years …