Innovative collaborative project between Phipps and CMU grows plants outdoors in winter

An innovative cold frame system was designed, constructed and installed by CMU students on the roof of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

January 11, 2018

Easy Bloom Pads offer a new way to plant bulbs in fall and spring

Jeremy Gruszka of Avalon is the regional sales manager for 2 Plant International. I’ve known him for a long time Read the full article…

January 11, 2018

Locally made Pitt Moss introduces new product at MANTS

Most people discovered Pitt Moss when it was featured on ABC’s television show Shark Tank. The innovative company recycles newspaper Read the full article…

January 11, 2018

Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show opens in Baltimore and Doug is there

Every year I drive to Baltimore for coverage of the Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show or MANTS. It’s the place Read the full article…

January 10, 2018

The A to Z of Winter Houseplants

It’s cold outside. Check again. Yep, it’s still cold outside. That means we’re not going to be doing much, if Read the full article…

January 8, 2018

Monticello’s rich history in seeds

Thomas Jefferson was an amazing gardener at his Monticello home. He grew more than 250 different varieties of 70 different Read the full article…

January 6, 2018

World’s favorite banana under siege from fungal disease

The world’s top banana, the Cavendish, is under threat from a seemingly unstoppable fungus that is wiping out crops in Read the full article…

January 6, 2018

Winter Garden Checklist

A brutal start to winter like this one is especially tough for gardeners. Time away from the garden provides a Read the full article…

January 4, 2018