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Best Houseplants for Early Spring Color
Posted by Sara Berg on Mar 2nd 2026
Best Houseplants for Early Spring Color Although temperatures are still leaning below freezing, everyone is itching to get planting and to see some green! While we start our seeds and pat...
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Submit Your Ask Annie Questions!
Posted by Annie Algren on Mar 2nd 2026
Have a perennial puzzle, mystery, or design dilemma? Ask Annie! Include your question, your name or initials, your USDA zone or location, and the plant’s name (or your best guess). It may ap...
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Seed Starting 101
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 2nd 2026
Seed Starting 101 Starting seeds indoors gives you a jump on the growing season, and the chance to grow whatever varieties you can get your hands on! All you need is a few simple supplie...
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Ask Annie
Posted by Annie Algren on Feb 25th 2026
{ "__shgImageV3Elements": { "uuid": "s-14e2c3e8-42bf-4685-8e4c-1a31ecbcc2b8" } } Who is Annie? Introducing “Ask Annie”: your friendly perenni...
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The Power of Plants
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Feb 23rd 2026
The Power of Plants According to the EPA, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. Tragic! Because of this, humans are missing out on time in nature and its numerous benefits. Man...
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Growing Herbs for Tea
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Feb 23rd 2026
Growing Herbs for Tea Herbs are easy to grow and care for in the garden - and indoors! While most often used in cooking and flavoring food, there is a growing trend towards planting herb...
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Seeds for Every Gardener
Posted by Sara Berg on Feb 16th 2026
Seeds for Every Gardener Walking into the greenhouse at this time of year, you'll be greeted with expansive racks of seeds of all varieties - which can be a bit daunting at first glance!...
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Winter Seed Sowing
Posted by Sheri Salargo on Feb 16th 2026
Winter Seed Sowing It’s still cold outside, but all we can think about is our gardens and planning the beautiful new plants to come! If you are interested in sowing your own seeds...
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Peat & Perle Valentines
Posted by Sara Berg on Feb 9th 2026
Will you be our Valentine? Check out these cheeky Peat & Perle valentines drawn by our in-house designer Andie! Save and share with your sweetie or a friend! DOWNLOAD HERE...
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