John ChapinJan 302 min readBromeliads: Fascinating and Colorful HouseplantsBromeliads are a group of interesting plants that offer exotic looks in both foliage and flowers, yet require surprisingly easy care....
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 ChapinMar 22, 20222 min readYou Can’t Rush Mother Nature! Avoiding Freezes and Frosts Every spring, gardeners are eager to get their hands dirty working in their flower and vegetable beds. Veteran gardeners know 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...