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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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• Palms

  Posted by Hannah Brand on May 25th 2021

  May 26th, 2021 Palms window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELE...

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• Humulus

  Posted by Aaron Barton on May 23rd 2021

  Humulus (Hops) There is a style of gardening for everyone, from vegetable gardening to pollinator gardening, some prioritizing delicious f...

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• Tomatoes Deep Dive

  Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 21st 2021

  Did you know there are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? With all colors of the rainbow - purple, yellow, orange, red, and even orange, you are sure to find one that suits your tastes. Choose your...

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• Croton

  Posted by Hannah Brand on May 16th 2021

  May 17th, 2021 Croton Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Codiaeum variegatum commonly known as Crotons. This plant is...

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