Thank you for taking the time to fill out the online survey and for the many comments that are helpful to not only us at Mark Adams Greenhouses, but also the companies who send me sample plants.  And believe it or not, next week 2027 new introductions will be arriving, and you’ll see a few […]

We’re so lucky to live in the beautiful Hudson Valley where we can enjoy biking and hiking and the vibrant fall colors of the leaves as they turn to red and yellow. I may be sad to see summer end, but the cooler weather and gorgeous scenery makes being outside such a joy. Now may […]

August is awesome in the flower garden which is exploding in color with 17 different kinds of zinnias, including my favorite queeny series, a new feathery type celosia called “Shimmer,” sunflowers, cleome, cosmos, statice, marigolds, a butterfly favorite, tithonia, and new flowers for ’26 agastache “Maestro,” Lantana Bandolista “Pink Lemonberry,” and salvia “Visional.” I planted […]

I love July – my containers are gorgeous, and the “Big Garden” is a delightful display of colorful zinnias, celosia, sunflowers, cleome, cosmos and tithonia. Friends join me at the pool, but on their way “ooh & aah” as they pass the annual flower bed.  Thirty containers have been planted with 2026 flower introductions and […]

The Amateur Cut Flower Competition at the Dutchess County Fair is Back! Add a Ribbon or Two to Your Prized Flowers. Thanks to volunteers Judy and Mike Derario, the Dutchess County Fair Amateur Cut Flower Competition will be taking place this August. Entering is easy, and competing with other flower enthusiasts is fun! And you […]