The lilac bush, (Syringa vulgaris,) was designated the official state bush of New York state in 2006, and it is no secret we love our lilacs in Rochester. The lilac is an shrub with showy, aromatic ... READ the POST
Flowers
My 5 Favorite Old Fashioned Annuals for a Cutting Garden
I have a confession to make... I love flowers but have no patience for fussy or high maintenance gardens. I need plants that will thrive under neglect, adapt to hot dry locations, and most ... READ the POST
How to Grow Peonies for Fragrant Bouquets
Peonies are an old fashioned flower with an unforgettable fragrance. They require a little patience to establish, but your patience will be rewarded with fragrant blooms for years! You know I love ... READ the POST
Lovely Lilacs
Spring in Rochester It is no secret we love our lilacs here in Rochester! The city's collection of lilacs in Highland Park is world famous, even Martha Stewart has come to check out the ... READ the POST
Enjoy your Fresh Cut Lilacs Longer
A sure sign that summer is one its way in Upstate New York is the smell of lilacs wafting in the breeze. The lilac festival is this weekend in Rochester at Highland Park! This is an incredibly busy ... READ the POST
