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A Rainbow of Color in the Perennial Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 26th 2024
A Rainbow of Color in the Perennial Garden To celebrate pride month we have a rainbow of perennial color waiting for you! Right now the garden is moving into its peak and you gotta be re...
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Gaillardia
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 24th 2024
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Attracting butterflies, bees, and birds, Gaillardia, commonly referred to as Blanket Flower, blooms with large daisy-like flowers in brilliant shades of...
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Hoya Shooting Star
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 23rd 2024
Weekly Plant Chat: Hoya Shooting Star Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Hoya multiflora ‘Shooting Star’. Hoya are known for their waxy foliage and extra-terr...
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Rain Gardens
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 18th 2024
Rain Gardens A rain garden is a perennial garden that collects rainwater from runoff, usually from a non-permeable surface such as a driveway, roof, patio, sidewalk, or street. Rain garde...
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What's the Scoop on Soils & Amendements
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 16th 2024
What's the Scoop on Soils and Amendments? What is soil? The foundation of any healthy plant starts with one thing – the soil. Soil contains everything plants need including m...
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Monstera Peru
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 16th 2024
Weekly Plant Chat: Monstera Peru Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Monstera karstenianum, more commonly known as Monstera Peru. This unique aroid has beautiful dark-gree...
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Platycodon
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 16th 2024
Platycodon (Balloon Flower) A wondrously whimsical perennial, balloon flower is as stunning as it is unique. Platycodon grandiflorus (plat-ee-KO-don gran-dih-FLOR-us), belonging to Campa...
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Your Guide to Deadheading
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 16th 2024
Your Guide to Deadheading What is deadheading? Deadheading is as term used for removing faded or dead flowers from plants. Annuals will continue to bloom throughout the season with...
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Perennials for Mid-Season Color
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 11th 2024
Perennials for Mid-Season Color If you've been hanging around here awhile, you' e heard us talk about planting a garden with continuous color. Not only does this provide interest, beauty...
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