One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include azalea, redbud, Lenten rose, peony, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower and savory calamint. A common name ...

Paying homage to September and the arrival of a personal favourite... SOME people dare to regard Lughnasa, the ancient Gaelic festival in early August marking the beginning of the harvest season, as ...

WHAT: Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm, also known as Goldsturm coneflower, is a native North American perennial. The golden daisies with dark brown centers stand upright and make wonderful cut flowers.

Most gardeners are well acquainted with the charms of rudbeckias, better known as black-eyed Susans. They feature yellow, gold and chocolate tones, making them a perfect addition to a summer and fall ...

SOME plants just have what it takes to become a popular garden flower. It must be easy to grow, not fussy about soil, robust when it comes harsh weather, pest and disease resistant, and most important ...

Rudbeckias are irrepressibly cheerful. The daisylike blooms brighten our gardens with the brilliant golden-yellow of the summer sun. You may know them as black-eyed Susans, coneflowers or gloriosa ...

I have good thoughts these days for a couple of perennials that are really showing how good they are this summer. And though they have won awards in the past for beauty and performance, they deserve a ...

Q: We planted rudbeckia Goldsturm at our driveway entrance about 6 years ago. Last year they were beginning to overcrowd, so this spring I dug out several clumps to give room for the rest of the ...

The Olde Ripton Garden Club of Shelton will celebrate its 40th Anniversary of continued service to the Shelton community in 2016. With the theme “Growing Together”, the Club plans a number of new ...

September arrived and the sky didn’t fall in. As per usual, we quickly get accustomed to summer’s passing and instead focus on living in the autumnal moment. Easing into a new season is made all the ...