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Aloe
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 14th 2021
June 29th, 2021 Aloe Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Aloe. These plants belong to the Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae) or...
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Hoya
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 14th 2021
Hoya Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about one of our favorite species of plants… Hoyas! There are about 900 different species, cultivars, and hybrids that we know of...
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Gardening in the Shade with Perennials
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 11th 2021
Shade gardening comes with some distinct challenges, including a perceived lack of interesting plants to choose from. Gardening with perennials in the shade is more than just Hostas. But Hosta...
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Weigela
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 6th 2021
Weigela While there are endless possibilities with herbaceous perennials in the garden, don't forget the important role shrubs can play in...
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New Kids on the Block, or Should We Say New Shrubs on the Blog
Posted by Jessie Jacobson, Val Thies on Jun 4th 2021
Shrubs are trending more now than ever. Every landscape could benefit from one (or several) shrubs to provide structure and interest, but which is the right shrub for the right space, with the right...
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Cissus Discolor
Posted by Hannah Brand on May 30th 2021
May 31st, 2021 Cissus Discolor Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Cissus discolor commonly known as the Rex Begonia vi...
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Heuchera
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 30th 2021
Heuchera (Coral Bells) Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock g...
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Peperomia
Posted by Hannah Brand on May 30th 2021
May 31st, 2021 Peperomia...
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Your Guide to Problem Solving Perennials
Posted by Bob Hedlund on May 28th 2021
Right here, right now, this is the most comprehensive list of problem-solving perennials for our area.Deer Resistant PerennialsAnemone (Windflower)Aquilegia (Columbine)Arabis (Cress)Aruncus (Goatsbe...
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