Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
Since I mentioned wintergreen in my last post, I thought I would give it a little more space on the blog today....
20 December, 2017
Native Plants
Planting for the winter
With the days getting shorter and colder, we might think that planting time is over. ...
18 December, 2017
Transforming a Brooklyn garden
I think I've said it before, but I'm a sucker for a good "before & after". I love taking a raw, unused space and transforming it into a beautiful garden for my clients to enjoy. ...
08 August, 2017
What is Bluestar?
Allow me to introduce you to the plants that inspired the name for my business Bluestar. ...
14 July, 2017
American Chestnut Tree
The American chestnut tree was once the most common tree in Eastern forests. It is estimated that one in every four trees was a American chestnut tree, with the numbers totaling around 3-4 billion. ...
18 July, 2016
Bloodroot – Sanguinaria canadensis
Spring ephemerals are starting to emerge and bloodroot or Sanguinaria canadensis is a particularly lovely one....
12 April, 2016
Bayberry – Myrica pensylvanica
Bayberry is a beautiful shrub that is native to Eastern North America. It is about as unfussy as you can get with its growing conditions. ...
22 March, 2016