This time of year it’s not uncommon for the phone to ring and the caller asks “Is there anything blooming right now?” Of course we are delighted to tell the caller “Yes, lots of things are blooming!!”
Last Friday I went out with my trusty camera and shot some photos of the plants that are not only blooming but are thriving in this dry summer and 105 degrees. Specifically I wanted to take pictures of the perennials that Lee Ann and the staff have planted and nurtured.
A plant that Clark Gardens is well known for are our cannas. I’m not sure how many varieties we have but I do know that Max hand dug and cleaned about 20,000 rhizomes this winter. Many were sold at the Neil Sperry Show in Arlington in early spring. Our cannas are planted in the West Garden and give that ...full
Clark Gardens works to provide an environment for our wildlife. This year Lee Ann Nave, Director of Horticulture at Clark Gardens, has planted three areas, one for butterflies, one for hummingbirds and one for bees. Each area is planted to provide an environment for the healthy development of each of these species. 
