On a recent trip to the Cook Forest-Allegheny Forest in Pennsylvania, I examined the native tree and shrub arrangement of nature more closely. Kayaking 10 miles down the Clarion River, a better view of the forest is possible from a distance. A mix of white pine,… 
Summer brings with it a variety of blooming shrubs. One of the easiest to grow species is the paniculata group of hydrangeas; that is, Limelight, Little Lime, Little Lamb, Vanilla Strawberry and Strawberry Sundae among others. One of the best is Hydrangea ‘Bobo’ that… 
For the nursery, the Blueberry Festival will be centered around the Owl Barn Market as wagon rides, music and food originate from this location. Preparation for the fest are made almost beginning from the end of the previous year’s celebration in order to book various… 
The Fourth of July is now passed and hopefully the very hot weather that is not good for people or plants. According to long time produce farmer Chuck Seiberling, even heat-loving vegetables like tomatoes thrive better when temperatures are in the eighties in the day…