17 Plants I Wanted to Grow in 2026 | What Happened?

TODAY’S VIDEO: Back in January, I shared two videos about plants I wanted to grow in 2026—eight plants I'd never grown before and nine new plant introductions that caught my eye. Well, here we are several months later, and I thought it was time to see what actually happened! Did I find them all? Where did I plant the ones I brought home? How are they growing? And which plants are still sitting on my wish list? Today we're walking through the garden, checking on some of those new plants and perennials, talking about what worked, what didn't, and a few surprises along the way. Some are doing beautifully, some didn't make it, and others are still too young to know how they'll perform long-term. That's gardening! If you're looking for new plants to try in your garden, researching perennial varieties, or just curious about how some of the 2026 plant introductions are doing in a real garden, come along and see where things stand. And I'd love to know—what new plants did you try in your garden this year? How are they doing? Thanks for spending a little time in the garden with me! WATCH THE ORIGINAL JANUARY VIDEOS: New Plants for 2026 🌱 Only 9 Made the Cut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-31wzIsyf4 8 Plants I’ve Never Grown Before (And Can’t Wait To!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCTT9Dp-NuI If you love learning about plants, garden design, and seeing ideas come to life, hit subscribe and let’s grow together. If you would like our monthly newsletter, go to the website and click- join here: Website:https://www.thelandscapeconnection.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLandscapeConnectionofRockford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandscapeconnection/ Hoodie Link: Happier in the Garden: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4578449228/gardening-hoodie-for-women-happier-in?sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&logging_key=99652d9b5d87f5e3e16fa979de311b223e7adf50%3A4578449228 T shirt Link : I don’t have a plant problem: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4577409945/i-dont-have-a-plant-problem-i-have-a?sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&ref=shop_home_active_36&frs=1&logging_key=e3b747e57c3c24fc2188d7f98261ee81a80911b6%3A4577409945 TShirt Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4495617918/plant-manager-greenhouse-illustration-t?sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1&logging_key=cdca9dc67e5a3e14d597e376698660d3e2633829%3A4495617918 Hoodie-Still Growing Fall Theme: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4565029897/still-growing-script-logo-hoodiesmall?sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&ref=shop_home_active_6&frs=1&logging_key=4b9fef12e4904044545625bff6e83312888cfd7d%3A4565029897 T-Shirt My Garden is my happy place: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4565064739/my-garden-is-my-happy-place-t-shirt?ref=shop_home_feat_2&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&frs=1&logging_key=98d153c1eb1a27395125bbaea66704d8cd2bda7a%3A4565064739 The Landscape Connection Gift & Garden Center 4472 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, Illinois 61109 815-633-5100 michelle.tlcgiftandgarden@gmail.com #GardeningTLC #Hydrangeas #NoDigGardening #HydrangeaHedge #FallPlanting #GardenDesign