by GCMGA | Aug 17, 2018 | General, Plant of Interest
In late summer, you may notice trees or shrubs covered with crowns of white flowers that are not part of the woody plant blooming. Look closely and you’ll notice the leaves and individual flowers look just like that of cucumber–this is wild cucumber. Wild...
by GCMGA | Feb 17, 2015 | General, Plant of Interest
Cannas can add a touch of tropical to any garden with wide, green or variegated leaves and bright flowers in multiple shades of red, pink, orange and yellow. Canna is the only genus in the family of Cannaceae which can be propagated from seed, but most often are grown...
by GCMGA | Feb 10, 2015 | Plant of Interest
Master Gardener, Betty Grotophorst, has a green thumb when it comes to growing the “Bird of Paradise”. The iconic, stereotypical flower of the tropics, isn’t really a tropical plant at all, however, it has a very exotic bloom that looks great! The Bird of Paradise...
by GCMGA | May 19, 2014 | General, Plant of Interest
Submitted by Ann Marie Ott, MG If you planted seeds early and they didn’t germinate or haven’t gotten into the planting mood given the cool weather, you may find yourself needing to purchase seeds. This list certainly does not represent all possible sources...
by GCMGA | Mar 17, 2014 | General, Plant of Interest
Potato Varieties for Wisconsin Gardens by MGV Ann Marie Ott Folklore and family tradition may find you planning for potato planting on St. Patrick’s Day or Good Friday. Given our recent winter weather and deep frost line, you won’t have an opportunity to plant on St....
by GCMGA | Mar 6, 2014 | General, Plant of Interest
Orchid Care by MGV Ann Marie Ott With winter apparently continuing without end, you may be tempted to bring a bit of the tropics into your home by purchasing an orchid. An easy to maintain variety is Phalaenopsis, also called the moth orchid because of the shape of...
