What: Few shrubs reach their peak in the middle of winter, but that is precisely when Sarcococca ruscifolia, commonly called fragrant sweetbox, begins to shine. Tiny white flowers hidden amongst its ...

What: Small, evergreen, shade-loving shrubs are hard to find in the Northwest, but this dwarf sweetbox fits the bill with its fragrant white flowers in early spring and blue-black berries in summer.

The other day, I stepped inside a polytunnel and wanted to stay in there forever, certainly until some time in March. It was warm, compared with outside, and the air was full of the subtle, sweet ...

When you're shopping around for the perfect plants for your container garden, you may find yourself having to choose what you value most. Do you want an evergreen plant that offers privacy, ...