Helleborus niger, evergreen winter bloom for shade
Helleborus niger the Christmas Rose
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Keith Funk
Keith Funk has been a trusted voice in Colorado horticulture for more than three decades. He hosts The Garden Wise Show on Legends 810 AM / 95.3 FM, taking listener questions live every Saturday morning from the high country to the plains, and owns JK Communications, the show's production company. Off the air he has guided gardeners at Echter's and now at Nick's Garden Center, writes Q&A features for Colorado Gardener, and has had his own water-wise, four-season Denver gardens featured on garden tours.
Grow a Garden That’s Always in Season
Hollyhock and Snapdragon leaves may start developing small, rusty spots on the underside of the leaves. This is a disease called rust and will eventually kill the plants. Remove infected plants as soon as they are noticed. Next year, plant something else or use Fertilome Liquid Systemic Fungicide before the problem appears.
‘Blackhawks’ Big Bluestem Named Perennial Plant of the Year (2026)
Blackhawks Big Bluestem Blackhawks Big Bluestem was named Perennial Plant of the Year for 2026 by the Perennial Plant Association, and it earns attention for both beauty and function. This ornamental grass has a strong, upright shape, handles heat and drought with...
African Violet
@gardenwiseguykeith Making a wick watering container on the cheap. #africanviolets#streptocarpus #africanvioletcare #sinningia#houseplantlover ♬ original sound - gardenwiseguykeith Indoor plant care Self-watering pots for African violets can make watering easier and...
Hydrangea Paniculata
Hydrangea Paniculata Hydrangea paniculata, also called panicle hydrangea, is one of the most forgiving and cold-hardy hydrangeas, making it a true workhorse shrub for temperate gardens. It offers generous summer bloom, strong structure, and surprising winter interest,...
The Enchanting Cattleya labiata
The Enchanting Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata, often referred to as the cattleya queen, is a striking orchid species that captivates enthusiasts with its vibrant colors and rich fragrance. Celebrated for its dramatic blooms and historical significance, this orchid...