Author Archives: backyardplantsale

Spring is coming… this weekend as a matter of fact. Here are some signs: I will be digging up a lot of helleborus orientalis and foetidus for the sale.

Lewis Ginter has begun the process of swapping out bulbs from the Conservatory every two weeks. They pull them, bag them and give me a call. My garage starts filling up with large trash bags of bulbs to be processed … Continue reading →

I was so excited to spot this Winter Aconite a couple of days ago! I purchased it at the plant sale last year and was not aware of this plant previously. It is an exciting foreshadowing of Spring. Thanks for … Continue reading →

It is time to change as the seasons march forward. Thank you for your service winter header:

Yes, I’m dreaming about what is happening underneath these mounds of snow! Soon it will be all gone and we will launch into spring where there is something new to see in the garden each day. But for now, I … Continue reading →

For those who donate plants, there are excellent PERKS! There will be a PREVIEW sale just for plant donors on Thursday, Apirl 29 from 4pm-dark. On this day, plant donors may purchase up to the number of plants donated by … Continue reading →

Hi Folks. Welcome to the backyard plant sale blog! The main purpose of this blog is to tell you about the plant sale I hold in my backyard in Ashland, VA each year. And I throw in some other stuff … Continue reading →