Are Shrubs Dead?
Dr. Jared responds to the question, “Are shrubs dead?," from a naturalistic planting point-of-view.
Barrens, Bogs, and Stokesia in Texas
Dr. Jared visits barrens, bogs, and sees the newly discovered Stokesia laevis population in Texas.
Finding Fall in Western Michigan
Read Dr. Jared’s travelogue from a trip to western Michigan to visit a vineyard, a pumpkin patch, an apple orchard, and more.
The Allure of the Lurie Garden
What is it that makes gardens like the Lurie so alluring? Dr. Jared reflects on this incredible naturalistic planting from the Perennial Plant Association Symposium earlier this summer.
Garden Notes: Late August, 2019
Dr. Jared celebrates a recent rain, discusses sowing Hymenocallis seed, and writes about encountering Liatris aspera in his garden and the wild.