This week marks the beginning of the Chelsea Flower Show in London, and it also marks the time of year when we can cut back many of our summer and fall blooming perennials to
Chelsea Chopping – Creating a More Compact Perennial Read More »
Among the birds nesting here at Scioto Gardens, none are more beloved than eastern bluebirds. Their stunning colors and soft, whistled songs are easy to adore. So how does one
Gardening for Eastern Bluebirds Read More »
We’re approaching one year here at our current location, and it’s the first spring that we’ve gotten to experience. A lot of work has gone into creating a nursery that
Nest Report – Bursting with Life! Read More »
An imposter is blooming now in woodlands throughout Ohio, with bright yellow flowers that belie its negative impact on our North American ecosystems. In its native range, lesser celandine is
Invasive Plant Memo: Lesser Celandine Read More »
Now is the time to be on the lookout for, and remove, one of our most aggressive (and potentially tasty) invasive species: garlic mustard (𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢). Garlic mustard was brought
Invasive Plant Memo: Garlic Mustard Read More »
Spring migration is in full swing, and even more visitors have recently been spotted at the nursery! Despite this, bird populations are suffering far and wide due to habitat loss
Declining Bird Populations & How We Can Help Read More »
It was just announced that common privet (Ligustrum vulgare) will be added to Ohio’s list of invasive plants beginning on January 1st, 2026. All sales, propagation, and distribution of the
Privet – Ohio’s Newest Listed Invasive Species Read More »
Spring is really here, and more and more spring ephemerals are available now on our website. This week we have two new species ready: Blue Cohosh and Grand Merrybells. Take
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With the days growing warmer, it can be very tempting to go out into our gardens and “tidy up” for spring. Removing old stems, clearing leaves, and putting down new
Spring Cleanup? Not So Fast. Read More »
While it’s still snowy and cold here in Central Ohio, spring flowers are looming ever closer on the horizon. To help you start thinking about some additions to your landscapes,
Plant Spotlights – Spring plants Read More »
