So many beautiful hostas in the shade along with Astilbe, Leopard Plant, Hellebores and Japanese Painted Ferns. This was at the Klehm Arboretum in Rockford, Illinois. I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual

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This season I’m working on putting the breeding varieties to the test to make sure they perform well in the vase and the garden. The colors are such an exciting addition, especially because zinnias typically only come in bright, bold colors. Bouquet includes: Zinnias Alpen Glow, Precious Metals and Victorian, Bean Tanya’s Pink Pod, Ninebark Pacific Green, Kolkwitzia, Aruncus seed heads, Heuchera seed wands, Rose Sally Holmes, Hydrangea Quick Fire, Crabapple Everest, Sweet Pea Juliet and Astilbe