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 »
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2018 Ball Seed Field Day

We attended the 2018 Ball Seed Field & Landscape Day this July. This event is a showcase of new plant varieties from breeders all across the country as well as timeless and reliable plant varieties. We are fortunate to have Ball Seed located right in our back yard. Many attendees traveled from all over the… Read more »
Winston’s Plant of the Week: Annabelle Hydrangea

Hi everyone, Winston here, I have some cool stuff to show you this week! We have been very busy at the office lately, so I haven’t had time to do my research until now, but I have a great read for you today! I found this interesting plant at our office when mom and… Read more »
Tucker’s Plant Of The Week: Russian Sage
Tucker’s Plant Of The Week: Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) Perovskia atriplicifolia or commonly known as Russian Sage is a wonderful hardy perennial for full sun planting beds. Russian Sage is one of the few plants in my yard that the rabbits do not eat. I am so glad to have one less area to patrol!… Read more »
Tucker’s Plant of the Week: Azalea x ‘Karen’
Tucker’s Plant of the Week: Azalea x ‘Karen’ Azalea x ‘Karen’ or also known as Rhododendron ‘Karen’ is a broad leaf evergreen shrub. It is commonly called Karen Azalea. For those of you who don’t know, a broad leaf evergreen, unlike a traditional evergreen, looses about half of it’s foliage during the winter months. As you… Read more »