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“Peace” finally bloomed this week.  For many, the Peace rose is merely another pretty rose. When I look at this bloom, it reminds me of its significance and a message that rings true today. The Peace rose is an old familiar friend to those who love roses. We can offer thanks to Francis Meilland, a horticulturist in France. Noticing the beauty of this rose as war consumed Europe, he sent root wood to horticulturists around

Hot…not bothered is the mantra for the summer of 2026. Hot and not bothered should be our call to action, as we face a few days of weather extremes. It is June with July peaking through the window. The temperatures slated for this week is what we have come to expect in August. Did I mention it is still June? Nevertheless, there is little we can do today about the heat wave coming our way.

Rooted: Origins of American Gardening can be a personal perspective on your cultural experience. Perspective, by definition, has a multitude of meanings. One of which is a different or personal way of looking at something or things. We know that no one will always agree on what is beautiful. What is relevant in one person’s garden might not be the taste of another’s. Gardens reflect an idea or concept for the viewer to consider. To

  Gravel gardens are relevant to gardeners everywhere. Gravel gardens are the gardens of the present and the future. The Gravel Garden by Jeff Epping and Teresa Woodard, Photography by Bob Stefko (Timber Press) is that book. Offering inspiration, ideas, and common-sense approaches to areas where traditional gardening might prove challenging, gravel gardens are for the present and have a place in future gardens. Many gardeners are struggling to create practical, sustainable, seasonally interesting, and

Maryland inspires and excites people by the garden pilgrimage…and horses. Maryland is the Preakness State. Adored by horse and hat lover’s alike. For the gardener, the Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage is definitely what the gardener in the know looks forward to. It is the perfect way to see gardens in neighboring counties which are often not open to the public. From historic homes, sprawling estates, to those gorgeous local gardens, generous Marylanders welcome ticketed