Shade-loving Plants

The foxglove is versatile. It can be tall enough for the back of the border or left to go to seed at the edge of a woodland garden. It's a perfect plant for naturalizing.

Oct 16, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Orchids have an exotic reputation that sometimes deters novice gardeners. Some species can be grown relatively easily if the choice of orchid is made carefully.

Jul 23, 2009 - Ian Dutton

It is important to have shade trees in your compound. While many a time they are ignored, shades play so many roles in our daily lives than one can ever imagine.

Jul 15, 2009 - John Isingoma

Goatsbeard is a fantastic native perennial that creates a bold display in a woodland garden or shade border.

Jul 14, 2009 - Kathleen Airdrie

Lily of the valley is a woodland plant that is native throughout the cool, temperate Northern Hemisphere. It's delicate white floral scent is a true herald of Spring.

May 14, 2009 - Kerry Swash

Versatile, easy-care Christmas Ferns are an elegant solution to many problems in the shade garden.

May 12, 2009 - Kelly Fetty

A look at three ferns that stay under two feet tall in a landscape.

Jan 12, 2009 - Tina Samuels

Perennial Lapageria rosea, Chilean Bell Flower or Copihue, produces striking pink waxy blooms as it climbs on a semi-shaded wall and makes a statement as a climber.

Oct 20, 2008 - Susan Morris

False Solomon's Seals are low-maintenance hardy perennials with more than one season of interest.

Jun 23, 2008 - Laura D. Eisener

Learn how to germinate arisaema seed, create an artificial winter as well as when to expect your plant to bloom.

Nov 27, 2007 - Sheri Ann Richerson

Many people have heard of blue poppies, a few will have seen them, even fewer will have grown them.

Mar 1, 2007 - Ian Nartowicz