Heather JerrardMar 8, 20212 min readHappy International Women's Day!Common Name: Pink Lady's Slipper Latin Name: Cypripedium acaule (aka Fissipes hirsuta) This orchid promises pollinators a nice atmosphere...
Heather JerrardFeb 12, 20213 min readBleeding HeartsLatin Name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis (previously/aka Dicentra spectabilis) Valentine's Day is just around the corner! [ this is your...
Heather JerrardFeb 5, 20214 min readCrocusLatin Names: Crocus vernus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus sativus, Crocus sieberi, Colchicum autumnale, & Colchicum...
Heather JerrardJan 29, 20213 min readMarsh Marigold (aka Cowslip)Latin Name: Caltha palustris Not actually a Marigold but rather a member of the Buttercup family! "WHY DO YOU BUILD ME UP?! (build me up)...
Heather JerrardJan 15, 20213 min readWhite CloverLatin Name: Trifolium repens Yup. Your eyes don't deceive you. CLOVER! This quick-growing, ground-hugging little nitrogen powerhouse is...
Heather JerrardJan 8, 20213 min readHyacinthLatin Name: Hyacinthus orientalis A variety of colours available! Spring show! Strong fragrance! This bulb is easy to grow and difficult...
Heather JerrardJan 2, 20213 min readBorder ForsythiaLatin Name: Forsythia x intermedia This shrub provides an early-Spring show - if you have the space to plant it! Photo Credit: Missouri...