How to Tackle a Hillside with Doug
Planting expert Doug Canan walks you through his top picks for tricky hillside spaces.
doug’s plant list
- New England Aster
- Northern Bayberry
- Butterfly Weed
- Juniper
- English Lavender
- Mountain Mint

Melanie has been with the family garden center business since 1999, gaining hands-on experience in nearly every aspect–from cashiering and greenhouse production to bookkeeping, perennial buying, marketing, and store management. Now serving as Finance and Marketing Director, she combines her expertise with a passion for growing the business. She and her husband, Russ, have loved seeing how plants, gardening, and beautiful landscapes bring joy to our community.



