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The most comprehensive place for all things plants. Written with the love of plants in mind, our team covers planty topics that we are ridiculously passionate about as we obsess with your succes!
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Ctenanthe
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 17th 2020
When pronouncing the name of this beautiful plant, remember that the “c” is silent. These plants are native to Central and South America, and are actually considered evergreen in these areas. This...
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Texture and Color in the Shade Garden
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 11th 2020
Big trees are a gorgeous feature in the landscape. They can create a challenge for gardeners who wish to plant in those lower light conditions, though. Shade gardening may seem daunting, at first, b...
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keep plants beautiful all summer long
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 3rd 2020
The heat of summer is here, this is what we dream about through the cold winter months! This is also the time when our gardens could use a little extra TLC. Here’s what to do in the garden now to ke...
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How to Harvest and Preserve Herbs
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jun 27th 2020
Ah, the tastes of summer. Fresh produce from your very own garden or from the farmers market can’t be beat, and fresh herbs just take everything to the next level. The best reason to grow an herb ga...
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welcome summer with perennials
Posted by Megan Nichols on May 29th 2020
Perennials, trees, and shrubs add a beautiful touch to home landscapes as well as increase home value. We’re entering prime perennial planting season as the beautiful summer weather comes into full...
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hydrangea pruning
Posted by Megan Nichols on Apr 20th 2020
Late winter pruning is upon us, and one of the most commonly asked about shrubs is hydrangeas. It’s no wonder - Hydrangeas are pretty much the official flower of Minnetonka, and they’re impossible not...
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spider plant
Posted by Megan Nichols on Mar 9th 2020
Chlorophytum comosum Popular, easy, and fun to grow. Every home could use a spider plant, and, they propagate themselves! Just pluck off the little “spiders” that grow from the mother plant,...
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plant symbolism
Posted by Megan Nichols on Feb 14th 2020
We love plants and flowers (of course). And as we near the official day of love, we are reminded of plant symbolism and that some varieties are well-known and will be the go-to for gift giving t...
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basic plant anatomy
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jan 25th 2020
Do you relish the opportunity to read plant names aloud? Do you find watching videos about plants and how to care for them a good way to spend an afternoon? Was the middle school Biology unit about...
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