Each year the International Herb Association selects one herb to celebrate as the Herb of the Year. Selected plants must be outstanding in at least two of three major categories: decorative, culinary or [...]
The National Garden Bureau has named 2024 The Year of the Angelonia. This is a well-deserved honor for an often overlooked and underutilized annual plant. Heat Loving Powerhouse Angelonia, also [...]
On February 25th my friend Amy excitedly announced that she had seen her first Red Winged Blackbirds of the season. She and I both took a moment to bask in the anticipation of [...]
We’re pleased to introduce some new additions to our 2024 annual lineup. While a couple of these are brand new introductions, most have been on the market but are new to our selection [...]
Introduced by the Pantone Color Institute in 1999, the Pantone Color of the Year is celebrating its 25th year. Through the years, the Pantone Color of the Year program has become a globally [...]
Verbena bonariensis is one of my all-time favorite annuals! It is graceful and subtly elegant, combines well with perennials, and is outstanding for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. And….it has historically been almost impossible for [...]
We are all familiar with the seasonal magnificence of the Poinsettia plant. Here at Heyden’s we grow over 3,500 Poinsettias each year. We supply not only our two retail garden centers (Heyden’s Gardens [...]
Most gardeners do their plant shopping in the spring or summer and tend to purchase and bring home plants that are blooming or looking great at the time of their visit. This means [...]
With the recent increased interest in native plants, we feel it’s important to bring Nativars into the conversation. First, a definition. The term was coined by renowned horticulturist Dr. Allan Armitage to describe [...]
Drought tolerant plants are a good choice for sunny, sloping sites as well as for areas that are out of reach of your garden hose. Be aware that even drought tolerant plants will [...]
Join us for our Spring Patio Pot Workshops to jump start your spring planters! Tour our greenhouses, choose from our extensive annual selection, plant up your containers and leave them here with us [...]
There are few plants more imbued with romance than the rose. It is certainly understandable why roses are among the world’s most beloved flower and have been a favorite of gardeners for centuries. [...]
