chinese dogwood tree

Why doesn’t my Chinese Dogwood Tree, Cornus kousa bloom or flower?

Updated : July 9, 2019

A Chinese Dogwood tree, botanical name Cornus kousa, that fails to bloom or make flowers of any kind is a very common problem. People ask me all the time; “Why doesn’t it bloom, and what can I do to make it bloom?” By the way, I’m Looking for a Few People that would Like to… Click here to read more…

How to Propagate and Grow ‘Milky Way’ Chinese Dogwood Trees, Cornus kousa

Updated : July 9, 2019

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Chinese Dogwood trees are really special because they bloom later than most flowering trees and often bloom longer. Here in zones 5 and 6, they don’t start blooming until at least June. The blooms open a beautiful mint green in color and then whiten as time goes on. Is there a market for Chinese Dogwood… Click here to read more…

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An Upside Down Donkey and Cute Puppy.

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Later this month, September 2022, I have invited our members to my place for an event that we call The Backyard Growers Shindig. We've been doing this for so long, gathering together once a year to meet new members and catch up with old members. It truly is … Read Full Article

An Old Guy, Two Donkeys, a Puppy and a Hammock. What could possibly go wrong?

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An Upside Down Donkey and Cute Puppy.

You can see more of the donkeys here. And more silly donkey stuff here. Questions, comments, mean things to say? Post them below and I will respond. Until then, by any and all means stay inspired! … Read Full Article

‘Rockin Raspberry’ Bee Balm.

Wow! I planted four of these 'Rockin Raspberry' Bee Balm in the perennial garden at the nursery last summer and look at them now. They are in bloom right now, end of June here in northern, Ohio and every person that sees them asks about them. This beauty … Read Full Article

‘Bubblegum Blast’ Bee Balm

This beautiful Bee Balm is part of the 'Sugar Buzz' series. I planted these in my perennial bed last summer and this year they are beautiful and blooming like crazy! They grow from 16" to 24" tall, are hardy from zone 4 through zone 8. They love full sun … Read Full Article