John ChapinApr 25, 20231 min readThe First Triple Crown of Horticulture‘American Gold Rush’ has been selected as the Perennial Plant Association’s (PPA) Perennial Plant of the Year for 2023. This Black-eyed...
John ChapinNov 30, 20212 min readPrune in Fall for a Parade of Peonies Next SpringAs winter approaches, gardeners like to take advantage of any mild days to work in their gardens. There is always something to do!...
John ChapinNov 8, 20212 min readHealthy Shedding Habits of ConifersWith people taking more interest in their landscapes and gardens during the past 18 months, they often have questions as they pay closer...
John ChapinNov 2, 20212 min readBenefits of Composting Fall Leaves One of my favorite childhood memories growing up was jumping into piles of leaves every autumn. Although raking up all the leaves from...
John ChapinOct 24, 20212 min readContinue the Color With Fall BloomsOne of the most enjoyable fall activities is planting colorful cold-tolerant annuals to extend the growing season. Mums are arguably the...
John ChapinOct 17, 20212 min readBringing Your Potted Houseplants Inside for Cooler TempsThe resurgence in popularity of houseplants will have many wondering what to do to keep their plants heathy over the winter. Houseplants...