Peggy Singlemann

VHG September 2026 Newsletter We plant flowers, shrubs and trees to add color to our landscape, increase the value of...

Asters are amazing; to me they are the late-season queens of the garden. With some types starting to show their...

I have a serious bunny problem; their nests triangulate around the house. This leaves me with the feeling of being...

Rarely do I concern myself with drought survival tactics this early in the year, but this entire growing season has...

With the flurry and energy of spring becoming a beautiful memory, it’s time to turn to the summer in the...

When I think of the old saying “April Showers Bring May Flowers,” my mind fills with images of colorful gardens...

When teaching a class on vegetable gardening, it’s not unusual to be asked which growing method I prefer: raised beds,...

February is when I get “spring sickness” and I quench this desire by mentally walking through different gardens I have...

While there are plenty of non-native evergreens to choose from, I prefer native plants for the support they provide the...

This is the time of year when the evergreens shine, both in the landscape and worldwide in homes with celebrations...

With winter just around the corner, many gardeners believe the flower garden is done by November. While early frosts nip...

Each fall, the landscape comes alive with color. Later flowering perennials bring new life to tired summer gardens as the...