GoBeechnut Gardens

Happy Father’s Day to the best father in the world! Here’s a painting I made of Robert Plant singing—frontman of my dad’s favorite band, Led Zeppelin.

In my spare time I make art

Native forest plants rebound when invasive shrubs are removed | Penn State University Removing invasive shrubs to restore native forest habitat brings a surprising result, according to Penn State researchers, who say desired native understory plants display an unexpected ability and vigor to recolonize open spots.

Looking for some inspiration for your yard?

I offer landscape design consultations—I can sketch up a quick plan on-site at your kitchen table for small projects! Takes about an hour or two. I’ll show you examples of plants that you’ll be happy with in your yard, and give you instructions on how to keep your garden successful!

I’m also a pretty handy resource on where to find what plants, where you can find garden art and statuary, and products I do and don’t recommend you spend your money on for your yard.

Starting at $75 for a one hour consultation at your home.

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The large flowers of Tulip Poplars (Liriodendron tulipifera) are a beautiful sign of spring in the eastern US. These native trees grow in bottomland and cove forests, as well as many yards. They are a host for eastern tiger swallowtail caterpillars. Tulip (Yellow) Poplars become massive trees. Their long, straight trunks once made them prized for building log cabins.