Prairifire Crabapple Malus x ‘Prairifire’ Introduction Hi guys! If you are new here you probably do not know me. Let me introduce myself! My name is Winston and I joined the Bret-Mar Family a few years ago when my mom, Ashley adopted me. I am now the resident pup horticulturist. I write articles about my… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Winston Wednesdays!
Winston’s Plant Spotlight: Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea: Red Twig Dogwood The Red Twig Dogwood is one of my favorite shrubs for winter! This shrub is great for so many reasons! This article will explain traits, growing conditions, planting options, and care of the Red Twig Dogwood. Traits If you want something other than an evergreen to provide winter interest, this… Read more »
Winston’s Plant of the Month – Forsythia
Welcome back! Winston here with this month’s Winston Wednesday! Today I want to share with you a cool spring flowering shrub called Forsythia. Did you know Forsythia originate from Asia? Here are a few fun facts: In our zone, Forsythia are usually the first woody shrub to flower. Which means they are the first… Read more »
Winston’s Plant of the Month – River Birch ‘Betula nigra’
Hi everyone! It’s Winston back with your plant update! Do you have a favorite plant or one you want to learn more about? If so, let us know and I can do some digging to get all the information you will need! Now, moving into this segment’s plant. it’s a River Birch! These trees are… Read more »
Winston’s Plant of the Month: Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Green Mound’ (Green Mound Boxwood)
It’s me, Winston, again! I am back to tell you all about some of my favorite plants each month! During the month of January my plant selections are slim due to the cold and snowy weather, but my favorite plant this time of year is the Boxwood. The bunnies like to hide out in the… Read more »
