Anemones

In central Maine, snow may cover the ground from late November through early April, and frost-free nights are not expected until the first of June.  When winter lasts so long,

Fall flowering perennials have come into their own in recent years. The latest developments in chrysanthemums and hardy asters are outstanding, and it appears that more riotously colorful things are

One wonders why Japanese anemones are not more often seen in gardens. The answer is obvious: fall-blooming anemones are difficult to grow in every garden. This may be true, but